Irene M. Swatsky

Mrs. Irene M. Swatsky, 85, of Laconia and formerly of 81 York St. in Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia. She was born in Berlin, NH on September 15, 1925 the daughter of Eddie and Emelia (Cadorette) Blanchette and lived in Berlin most of her life. Prior to her retirement, she worked for Gamm, Inc. and prior to that was self employed as a store owner. She was a member of Guardian Angel Church, now known as Good Shepherd Parish and was Supervisor of the Checklist for over fifteen years. She loved doing crossword puzzles, playing cards and was active in the Holiday Center and card parties. Members of her family include her daughter Helene St.Onge and her husband Ron of Tilton, NH; three grandchildren Jason St.Onge of Tilton, NH, Rebecca Corringham of Dover, NH and Brad St.Onge of Milford, NH; six great grandchildren; brothers Bert Blanchette of Success Pond, NH and Florida and Leo Blanchette of Gorham, NH; sisters Doris Bugeau of Berlin, NH and Juliette Patry of Berlin, NH; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Swatsky in 1994. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 29, 2011 at 11 AM at Good Shepherd Parish, 345 Pleasant Street in Berlin. Interment will be in the Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack, NH on Wednesday August 31 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave. in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, NH, 03570.