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Donald Irish Obituary
SPENCER - Donald L. Irish 90, died July 10, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Clare (Veaudry) Irish, who predeceased him in 2009. He was born in Worcester on January 25, 1930, a son of the late James Forrest Irish and Ethel (Hunt) Irish. Donald was predeceased by his brother, James Forrest Irish Jr. He was the former owner of the Worcester City Delivery trucking in Spencer. Donald was a long time member of First Congregational Church, Spencer. He was a member of the church choir for many years and served on multiple committees. He was also a member, and past president of Spencer Snow Birds Snowmobile Club, past superintendent of Pine Grove Cemetery in Spencer. He is survived by his children, Donald (Lee) Irish Jr. and his wife Mary of Greenfield, MA, Nickerson Irish of Port St. Lucie, Fl, Darwin Irish and his wife Diane of Chicopee, MA, Robin Bernard and her husband Mark of Barre, MA, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and multiple nephews and nieces. Due to the present health situation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. You may reach out to the Pillsbury Funeral Home, Spencer (508) 867-3604 or visit the funeral home website for continued updates. In lieu of flowers,memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Spencer, the Spencer Rescue Squad, or the Overlook VNA and Hospice of Charlton, MA. Arrangements are under the care of Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Spencer. To plant a memorial tree in honor of Donald L. Irish, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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The Pine Grove Cemetery Corporation
July 15, 2020
Don was a hard worker as Superintendent of the Pine Grove Cemetery in Spencer, MA. We appreciate him taking this on in his retirement.
Robin Fowler Rochette
July 13, 2020
Our family has known Don for many years..We are all sad to hear about his passing...He was a great guy...Prayers for his family
Kevin MacMillan
July 13, 2020
I have the pleasure of knowing Don through his mother Ethel as when he came to visit her at the Lincoln Hill Manor. I was working there at that time so we always had conversations. He will be missed...
Bob Pillsbury
July 13, 2020
Don Irish was a man of honor, with great Christian value ,dedicated to family,community work,church. Always proud to call him friend . Bob Pillsbury
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