Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue

Daly City, California

Maxine Irwin Obituary

IRWIN, Maxine E. - Born January 7, 1921 in the historic mining town of Leadville, CO passed away on March 29, 2005 at Kaiser Hospital, South San Francisco. Beloved daughter of the late Louis Springhetti and Elizabeth Maffei. Loving wife of the late Francis J, Irwin; loving mother of Jerome and Terrance Irwin, and the late infant son Kevin. She was the last survivor of a family of seven; preceded in death by her five sisters, and one brother. She came to San Francisco in 1943 with her husband Francis and started the County Line Cleaners in 1949 which she operated for over 50 years. She loved playing Bridge and was a member of the Bridge Group at the YMCA, Stonestown and Doelger Senior Centers. A past member of the Circolo Trentino-Tyrolian Club. Family and friends may visit Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 9 pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Service Sunday 7 pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1 Elmwood Dr., (So. Mayfair & Southgate), Daly City. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Archbishop Riordan Development Fund, 175 Phelan Ave., S.F. CA. 94112.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 1, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Maxine Irwin

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Maxine Irwin's name

Memorial Events
for Maxine Irwin

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014

How to support Maxine's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Maxine Irwin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more