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Irene LaQuerre Obituary
Born in South Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Eva (Magdelinski) Sobolewski. She was a graduate of Meriden High School. Mrs. LaQuerre was employed as the secretary at St. Joseph Church from 1959 to 1996. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of the St. Joseph Rosary Society and the Meriden Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. LaQuerre enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was a woman of great faith and was always there for those in need and shared what she had.
Besides her husband Robert, she will be lovingly remembered by two daughters, Joy (Richard) Dondero, of Clinton and Mary Drechsler, of Meriden; two sons, Mark (Dottie) Drechsler, of Southington, and Jerry (Faith) Drechsler, of Westbrook; one stepson, Robert (Stella) LaQuerre, Jr., of New Britain; thirteen grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters; six brothers; a stepson, James D. LaQuerre; and a dear grandson, Michael T. Dondero.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Wendy Anderson for the loving care she gave to Irene.
Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden on Thursday, June 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church 22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden for a Mass of Christian burial. Friends are asked to meet directly at church. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. For online condolences please visit
www.jferryfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Irene LaQuerre
July 6, 2013
Mr. LaQuerre,
So sorry for your loss.I am glad you found the love of your life and had so many years together. I still think of your family and of course Jim.
Fran Drogan Wieder
July 2, 2013
Joy, Dick and family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She was blessed with a long life. Our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. With love and friendship,
Janice & Walter McMann
Charlestown, RI and Jupiter, FL
Alfred Benesch & Company
June 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joan Altobello D'Orsi
June 24, 2013
Mary, So sorry for your loss. Have such fond memories of your Mom at St. Joseph School. She was a lovely & loving person. Know that she is truly in God's embrace.
Daune' Eno Oliveira
June 20, 2013
I remember Irene's beautiful smile as a child when she would visit my grandmother, Mary LeHerissier. My deepest sympathy
June 20, 2013
Joy, Dick and family, Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mom. In Love and friendship.
Thelma And Jim Stevenson and family
Diana Raymond
June 20, 2013
Bob,Mary,Mark and family,I am so sorry for the loss of a very special lady. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing her and enjoyed spending time with her. I will miss her.
katie Ellis Weitzke
June 20, 2013
May she be smiling down on us with her bff Norma.
Kelly & Scott Musshorn
June 19, 2013
very sorry for your loss. We are glad we got to know Irene and see the profound love she was given by her family. God bless...
JOSEPH BRUNO
June 19, 2013
DEAR JERRY, FAITH, AND FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS.
The Segrues
June 19, 2013
Mark and Dottie, our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
June 19, 2013
Mark and Dottie, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
June 19, 2013
Jerry, Joy, Mark, Mary and Bob : So sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Irene, she had a good long life.
Cousin, Bobby (Drechsler)
Lee Cunningham
June 19, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin and Stan Emond
June 18, 2013
Bob,Mary and family- We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Irene. She was a kind and gracious woman. Stan and I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing her. May she rest in peace and may you all celebrate her life with wonderful memories. God bless
Christine Kalman
June 18, 2013
I am so sorry about your loss, Mary. Your Mom was a sweet lady. Chris
Tom Sepio
June 18, 2013
Mary. Your unselfish devotion to your Mother is testament of your love for her. I am sure she is most proud of you.
Maura jean Sipples
June 18, 2013
Mary,
So sorry for your loss....All of the great memories we had at St. Joseph... I remember you and your Mom and Dad coming to my house....Prayers and comfort to you and the family...
Maura jean Sipples
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