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Irene Spinelli Obituary
She was born in Dover April 5, 1914, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ellen (Cummisky) Marcotte. She had lived in Lexington, Mass., for 30 years and returned to Dover in 1975.
Irene was a member of St. Mary Church.
She is survived by a son, Michael J. Spinelli and his wife Patti of Dover; a granddaughter, Heather Darois and husband Matthew, and a great-grandson, Michael all of Newmarket; her step grandchildren, Dana Watford, Michael Carrabba, Tina Carrabba, and nieces and nephews.
She a Gold Star mother, having lost her son, Pfc. Anthony Spinelli, USMC; and was also predeceased by her husband, Michael Spinelli, who died in 1981; her sisters, Evelyn O'Kane, Helen Marcotte, Leonie Marcello and Alice Plaisted, and her brothers, James Marcotte, Joseph Marcotte, Roy Marcotte and Daniel Marcotte.
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services:Friends are invited to call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home. 621 Central Ave., Dover. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Parish of the Assumption, St. Mary Church, corner of Chestnut and Third streets, with the Rev. Don McAllister as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the Rev. Don McAllister and the staff at St. Ann's for the wonderful care given Irene. To sign the on-line guest book, go to www.taskerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Irene Spinelli
Father Tom COOVER
March 13, 2025
Thank you. I still carry gentle thoughts of this kind, faith-filled lady. She blessed my life.
Father Tom COOVER
March 13, 2024
Irene brought grace and goodness to all who met her. It was a privilege to have shared her faith in the Lord. May she be held in gentleness of God's embrace.
Father Tom Coover
March 13, 2022
My day was blessed as the memory of Mrs. Spinelli was brought to my attention. She was a lovely lady in spirit and demeanor. I was privileged to know her. May he memory bring an abundance of comfort, peace and joy.
Father Tom
March 13, 2019
Thank you for bringing Irene to mind and prayer today. I always remember her at a gentle and kind lady whose faith was sincere. She served as an inspiration to me to find a quiet place within myself to encounter God's presence and goodness.
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Earlan and Dorothy Seawards
March 23, 2012
Mike,
We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you.
The Anderson Family
March 23, 2012
Mike,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved mother. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you are in our thoughts.
Father Tom Coover
March 21, 2012
Dear Michael and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayerful support for you as I learned of the death of your lovely mother. Each time I was blessed with seeing her, my own ministry and spirit were graced with her kindness, faith and love. Please be assured of my prayers that she now be welcomed into the company of all those beloved by God. May your own faith and happy remembrances remain a blessing for years to come.
Pati Frew-Waters
March 21, 2012
Dear Michael and Patti,
Although I am sorry for your loss I must say that you were wonderful to your mother. Your dedication and attention certainly contributed to her long and well-lived life. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lee-Ann Henderson
March 20, 2012
Michael,
Very sorry to hear, I cared for your mom greatly! She was so lucky to have you,I have great memorys of Irene,wasnt a day that went by that she didnt make me smile! Lee-Ann Henderson
Karen Arkwell
March 20, 2012
We are sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, hope you have and treasure your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Karen & Allan Arkwell
Jim Marcotte
March 20, 2012
Dear Michael, Patti, and Heather.
We were so sad to hear of Aunt Irene's passing, but grateful Michael John that you were with her. She lead a wonderful life and was so much fun to be with. I will always remember her dancing away at our wedding to Good Night Irene. She is with your dad now and we are sure so happy!
Jim and Kim Marcotte
Jean Minichiello
March 20, 2012
Dear Heather and family, Sorry to read of your grandmother's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy, Jean and Phil Minichiello
Mary Ann Crocco-Roberge
March 20, 2012
My late mother, Marion Crocco, was a dear friend of your mother.We once had several snapshots of them together, but unfortunately they got lost as we packed up mothers things. Even as a child I recall your mom as a most stylish lady always including a large hat with her clothing. When I got married in 1965 I chose a large brimmed hat covered with flowers, and many of my mother's friends said I looked like Irene Spinelli....some compliment for me!! She is in my prayers as are you all.
Karen Hansberry
March 20, 2012
Dear Michael, Patti and Heather,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember all the wonderful memories you shared over the years of a well lived life.
Love, Tommy and Karen Hansberry
Suzanne Alie-Kenney
March 20, 2012
Michael and family
I was very sorry to hear of Aunt
Irene's passing. She was such a lovely, beautiful lady. I will keep her, you and your family in my prayer's.
Sincerely, Suzanne Alie-Kenney and family
Casey O'Kane
March 20, 2012
Dear Michael and Family,
Irene will always live in my heart and prayers. She was an amazing lady and my life is so much richer because of her. We will all miss her but take care of yourselves and take comfort from the love you shared with Irene while she was with us.
March 20, 2012
Michael and Family,
I was very sorry to hear the news of Irene's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Kevin O'Kane
March 20, 2012
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
March 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of your lose. Our thought are with you. Bev and everyone at All Critters Corner
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