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Irene Shepard Obituary
Irene had been, at 50 years, the longest term living parishioner of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Hopkinton, where she served as a member of the Vestry; the Alter Guild; and the St. Andrew's choir from 1963 until 2013, many of those years as Choir Director.
Irene was a graduate of Oak Grove School, Vassalboro, Maine and earned a BA at the University of Maine, Orono. She was a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star; a founder of the Piece Makers Quilting Guild; a vice-president of the Hopkinton Women's Club; a member of the Hopkinton Republican Woman's Club; and an accomplished seamstress and quilter.
Irene was active in local, state, and national politics. She served five terms in the NH State Legislature as a Representative of the Town of Hopkinton.
Irene taught French for a number of years at Symonds Free School in Warner.
She lived in Hopkinton until 1985, then moved to nearby Weare.
She is survived by a son, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Hopkinton.
Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Henniker, is assisting the family. For more log onto holtwoodburyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara DelloRusso
April 6, 2023
I thought of Irene on this Maundy Thursday, 2023. We sat next next to each other in the choir at St Andrews for possibly 10 years before I moved. She also helped me with some details on Tidal Power period way back when in Maine for an article I wrote in 2000. I never spoke with her about the rest of her life besides family...amazing that she went to college and taught French. She had a wonderful long life and I am privileged that I came to know her. I am so sorry we lost touch.
Jeanne Edwards
May 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I have very much enjoyed our corresponding for the past several years. My sympathy to Ike and Pam and the rest of the family. Irene was one off the last of the Brown cousins. She was a gem. She was also, with Elizabeth, a great clown.
Sylvia Thompson
May 5, 2014
I will miss my lovely friend, Irene. My sympathies to Ike & Pam and all of Irene's family.
Peace
April 22, 2014
To the family of Irene:
I didn't know Irene but I wish I had known of her ten years ago when more than 300 hundred Oak Grove graduates reunited. A small group has met for lunch once a month ever since and it would have been wonderful if Irene could have joined us. I grew up in Warner, NH and graduated from Oak Grove in 1957. Irene might have known my Dad who served in the Senate and House and on the Council for many years, Jack Chandler, from Warner.
April 18, 2014
Nothing but fond memories of Hank and Irene.
Ed and Joan Dawson
Albany, OR
William Blackman
April 18, 2014
One of my favorite teachers at Simonds. Sorry to hear of her passing.
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