Irene Y. Masse

Irene Y. (Filion) Masse, 85, of Manchester died December 24, 2001 at Catholic Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Born in Manchester on February 9, 1916, she was the daughter of James and Mathilda (Descheneaux) Filion. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

Mrs. Masse worked at Leavitt's Department Store and Machinist Department Store both in Manchester for many years. She had volunteered at St. Raphael Senior Center.

She was predeceased by her husband, Urbain E. Masse in 1969 and by a daughter, Rita Levasseur in 1994.

The family includes four daughters, Lorraine T. Masse of Manchester, Irene Fellows of Goffstown, Doris Masse and Diane Way both of Manchester; a son, Ronald A. Masse of Litchfield; ten grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were December 27, 2001 in Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated December 28, 2001 in Sacred Heart Church, 223 So. Main St., Manchester. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.