Marie Irene Weber

1936 - 2024

Marie Irene Weber

Salem, NH - Marie 'Irene' Weber, age 87, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 9, 2024. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was a cherished daughter of the late Alphonse and Eva (Roy) Rheaume.

A proud alumna of St Anne's High School in Lawrence, Irene furthered her education with a Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Science from Merrimack College in 1958. She worked five years as an Executive Secretary for Avco Corp and the Department of Defense before retiring in 1963 to devote herself to her family alongside her late husband, George.

Irene's passion for music was evident through her service as a church organist and soloist at St. Mary's, St. Theresa's, and St. Andrew's Churches in Billerica, MA, from 1966 to 1987. Her faith later led her to become a member of the Augustinian Seculars and an Affiliate of the Order of St. Augustine.

Her generous spirit shone in her volunteer work, including serving as a pre-adopt Foster Parent for Catholic Charities in Washington, DC, caring for 12 newborns between 1990 and 1995, assisting at the Augustinian College Seminary from 1995 through 1999, and contributing to St. Peter's Church St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry in Concord, NH from 2005 through 2014.

Irene was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, George, in September 2019. She is survived by her loving sons, David and his wife Sherie of Derry, NH; Mark and his partner Lynn Mendonca of Dracut, MA; and John and his wife Melissa (Lisa) of Woodstock, GA. She was a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren (Matthew, Michael, Brendan, Stephanie, Sarah, Andrew, Lauren,

Cailyn, Corey, and Roiya) and is also remembered by her sister Yvonne DeCosta and her husband Douglas of E. Bridgewater, MA, niece Anne DeCosta, nephew Paul DeCosta, and numerous cousins.

In her younger years, Irene was an avid reader, enjoyed speeding through the New York Times crossword puzzle and puttering around the garden. She had a fondness for dark chocolate and was an expert in the 'sewing arts', including cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, embroidery, quilting, as well as playing her baby grand piano.

Most recently, Irene was a parishioner at the Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem, NH.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please join us to mourn the passing of Irene and celebrate her remarkable life.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 14 from 4 to 7 PM at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 15 at 10 AM at St. Augustine Parish, 43 Essex St., Andover, MA.

Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hampshire Food Bank, Manchester, NH, or to your local Food Bank or charity of your choice.

Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com