Irene Chatterton

Irene Chatterton

Irene Chatterton Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 3, 2010.
CHATTERTON, Irene Josephine Spoor, passed away on September 25, 2010. Irene was born in Athens, New York on October 4, 1910. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Robert T. Chatterton. She is survived by her brother, Irving Bartlett Spoor; son, Robert T. Chatterton Jr.; daughters, Ellen Mann and Dorothy Ruqus; and nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a singer and musician who played the piano and organ for pleasure and for church. Irene was choir director at Zion Episcopal Church in Wappingers Falls, New York. A memorial service will be held at Bryd Presbyterian Church Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Byrd Church, 2229 Dogtown Road, Goochland, Va. 23063. Norman Funeral Home assisting family.


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