Born in Chicago, the daughter of the late Eugene E. and Emmeline M. (Hartmann) Deitch, she graduated from Taft High School in Chicago, moved to Fall River in 1946, then to Swansea in 1976. She was employed as a bookkeeper, working for the Swansea COA for 10 years prior to her retirement in 1989.She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, loved plants and was an avid bowler
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters; Donna Wingate of Fall River and Cheryl (Wingate) Bzdula and her husband Wayne of Tiverton, two sons; Bruce Wingate and his wife Diane of Westport and David Wingate and his wife Gail of Fall River, a step-sister; Dorothy Keogh of IL, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also the grandmother of the late Holly E. Friar.
Irene’s family is very appreciative of the excellent, loving care shown to their mother at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 4:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Visitation prior 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Burial private. Contributions in Irene’s name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For tributes and directions: www.waring-sullivan.com.
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