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I remember Irene fondly from my Classical days and was happy to have a chat with her at our 40th reunion. My condolences to all her loved ones.
Barry Cook
May 16, 2025 | School
Photo courtesy of Sampson Family Chapels - Chapel of the Acres
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Sep 7, 1952 – May 10, 2025
Irene Balise of West Springfield passed away peacefully-after a 30 year valiant battle with cancer-on Saturday, May 10th, just hours shy of Mother's Day. She was born in the Netherlands on September 7th, 1952 to Anton and Lilian Ellert. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1959 and settled in...
Read MoreI remember Irene fondly from my Classical days and was happy to have a chat with her at our 40th reunion. My condolences to all her loved ones.
Barry Cook
May 16, 2025 | School
Rest peacefully in heaven Irene! God watch over the Baluse and and Ellert Families. God Grant them your peace at this very sad time. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your precious Irene. She was such a sweet lady. Irene brought us a pistachio cake at the Dr.s office "The Best " shared her recipe which unfortunately I have miss placed. Sending my Love to Joyce, Eliza Mrs. Ellert, Andrea, Danielle, Melanie and family.
Donna Fiorentino
May 15, 2025 | Other
I was a neighbor on Talmadge Dr and also attended Classical with Irene. I send my condolences and prayers to the family.
Judy Cagan Berger
May 15, 2025 | School
what a beautiful and gracious woman. She was so loved by her wonderful family and friends. She is missed.
lauren abend
May 15, 2025 | Other
Bob and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. I'm thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Dale MacDonald
May 15, 2025 | Work
It´s was a pleasure working with Irene, she was such a sweet client and she is dearly missed. I am fairly new to the fisher home and her kindness made my transition 100x better! I will forever cherish the times we shared in a short period of time. I would like to say a big thank you to her family for always being so kind to the staff and myself. My condolences, big hug and love to Irene and the family. -Love, Mariah (one of the cnas)
Mariah Shumway
May 15, 2025 | Work
I´m so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Irene, she was always very sweet and kind, someone to look up to. I haven´t seen her in years but it sounds like she was exactly that, and a real fighter. Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. My prayers for strength and peace to Irene´s whole family at this difficult time. Mom just passed away the day before Irene, I´m sure they are both at peace. Sending love and hugs to you all, Love from Rosa...
Rosa Mercieri
May 15, 2025
To a truly wonderful person that graced us all with her presence, you will be missed. You are now in God´s garden so enjoy till we all meet again. My sincere condolences to the Balise and Ellert families.
David Malek
May 14, 2025
Remember making ornaments for Andrea´s wedding and Danielle´s baby shower at Irene´s home. She was such a caring person and fantastic host.
Ron & Barbara Lemire
May 14, 2025 | Family