Irene Olson

Nashua Irene M. (Farrenkopf) Olson, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Quincy, died April 17, 2008 in Nashua. She was born in Chatham, MA, the daughter of the late Rudolf and Margaret (Howes) Farrenkopf. She was a member of the Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club in Quincy in the 1960s. She was a longtime member of the Wollaston Congregational Church. She served on many boards, was treasurer for many years and served as secretary. She was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Church. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Olson. She is survived by her children, Bruce of Hudson, NH, Nancy of New Bedford, MA, Karl of Holbrook, MA, Kenneth of Weymouth, MA, Steven of Goffstown, NH, Eric of West Bridgewater, MA, Kurt of Quincy and Robert of Worcester, MA; her grandchildren, Christopher, Gerard, Robert, Melissa, Sarah, Robert Anthony, Nicole, Emily, Rebecca and Cassandra; great grandchild, Justin; her siblings, Frances of Mesa, AZ, Sterling, Richard, Carroll and JoAnn of Cape Cod. She was predeceased by her grandson, Sean Tage and her brothers, Carl and Leo. All services for Irene were private. Donations in her memory can be made to The American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St, Manchester, NH 03101. The Cremation Society of NH assisted the family. To view the on line obituary or to send condolences go to www.csnh.com.