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Irene Gantick Obituary
She was born in Franklin, daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline (Rozanski) Majchier. Irene is survived by her sweetheart and loving husband of 67 years, Raymond J. Gantick; three children, Michael Gantick and his wife, Lisa, Matthew Gantick and his wife, Cindy, and Cathleen Mittelsteadt and her husband, Brad; seven grandchildren, Angela Dykon, Brian Gantick, Kelly Dubuc, Peter Drivas III, Alex Drivas, Jasper Gantick and Aleck Gantick; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Emma, Caden, Jersey, Kannon, Kynlee and Luke will be here in September; several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Vincent Majchier; and her sister, Florence Beausoleil.
Irene was a 1949 graduate of Norwich Free Academy where she was crowned campus queen. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Eastern Connecticut University (formerly Willimantic Teachers College). She spent much of her teaching career in the Vernon School System at Vernon Elementary and Central Road School. She loved all her students as if they were her own. Irene was a member of the Stafford VFW Aux. Post 1990. She was previously a member of the Willington VFW Post 938 and served as president for many years. Irene started dating her husband Ray when they were 15 years old. They shared a passion for the outdoors. Fishing was one of their greatest pleasures. They fished throughout Alaska, the lower 48 states and Canada. Irene loved gardening, hiking, and spending time on their boat on the ocean. She also traveled throughout nine European countries. One of Irene's greatest joys was cooking and hosting her family for the holidays.
A calling hour will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m., at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs. The family respectfully asks that those in attendance please wear a mask. Burial will follow the services at Willington Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Willington Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 194, Willington, CT 06279.
Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Lori, Sharon and Holly at Hartford Healthcare Hospice for all of their love and care.
To leave a message of sympathy for the family, or for directions, please visit www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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William Meyerhardt
June 8, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anne Kessler
June 16, 2022
I had Mrs Gantic for 1st grade at Vernon Elementary in 1967. We all loved her and remember her to this day. So sorry for your loss.
Annamae Davis
June 14, 2022
Mike. My deepest condolences on the death of your Mother. I know the loss of a Mother is a special and sad one. My sympathies to your family. You are in my prayers. With peace and live A
Annamae Davis
June 14, 2022
Mike. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. It´s a special loss when it´s a parent and I know how sad this must be for all of you. You are in my prayers. Sincerely Annamae
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