Irene Cecile Miller

She was born to Neree and Amanda Paquette on October 16, 1927 in West Swanzey, NH where she lived most of her life until she moved to American House in Keene several years ago. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Charles Miller, and they raised their family in West Swanzey. She worked in the Homestead Woolen Mill until her retirement. They were blessed with 56 years together before his death in 2004.

Irene and Charlie spent many wonderful years at their lakeside cottage in Springfield, NH with their children, grandchildren and with close friends and family. So many cherished memories were made there including boating, water skiing, clambakes and snowmobiling. She loved playing cards as well as making puzzles. Time spent with family brought her the greatest joy.

Irene is survived by her three daughters, Janice (Normand) Arel of Ellington, Ct., Bonnie (David) Abrams of Swanzey, NH, Nancy Miller Nelson of West Swanzey; her grandchildren, Alan Arel, Gerald (Nicole) Arel, James (Becky) Abrams, Ronda (Jason) Peate, Amanda (Andrew) Weglinski, Garrett (Liz) Nelson; and great- grandchildren, Andrew, Alyssa, Albert, Aidden and Andrea Arel, Grace and Micah Abrams, Elizabeth and Matthew Peate and Mckenna and Brennan Nelson. She also leaves a half brother Francis Paquette of Keene; a sister-in-law Jean Paquette of Keene; a brother-in-law Robert Miller of Wilmot, NH, and many beloved nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Irene was predeceased by her brothers, Laurence B. Paquette and his wife, Hazel, Gracien "Archie" Paquette and his wife Laurette, Roland "Chebe" Paquette and his first wife, Blanche, William "Red" Paquette and his wife, Mary; sisters-in-law, Ute Miller, and Marilyn Heath and her husband, Hollis; a step-mother, Laura Paquette; and a half-sister, Gloria Paquette.

At Irene’s request, there will be no calling hours and a private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.