Irene E. Trahan

MANCHESTER - Irene E. Trahan, 82, of Manchester, died Nov. 12, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on Dec. 6, 1931, in Manchester, daughter of the late Henry and Irene (Vanasse) Prive.Irene and her husband owned and operated diners in the local area, including Irene and Rol's lunch. Irene retired from Velcro USA in 1990.She enjoyed canning and loved puzzles. Irene was a very loving and giving person. She had a big heart and was a dear friend to many. To Irene, family and friends were the most important part of her life and she enjoyed her time spent with them.Surviving family members include a son, Roland A. Trahan Jr. of Antrim; three daughters, Suzanne Adams of Florida, Sandra L. Turgeon of Manchester, and Lisa L. Trahan of Manchester; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; six sisters, Rena Sorel of Bedford, Judy Charrette of Allenstown, Rita Trahan of Ocala, Fla., Pauline Caron of Epsom, Claire Lavertu of Ocala, Fla., and June Eaton of Auburn; three brothers, Milton Prive of Manchester, Lucien Prive of Manchester, and Robert Prive of Candia; and several nieces and nephews.Irene was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Roland A. Trahan Sr., who died in 2009; four sisters, Bertha Lafreniere, Rachel Christman, Georgette Tremblay and Violet Lamarine; and five brothers, Paul, Roland, Raymond, Roger and Peter Prive.

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SERVICES: A gathering will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, on Monday, Nov. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Committal prayers will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester.?In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, 03110, or the American Lung Association of Northeast, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451.The Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please go to www.phaneuf.net.