Irene Rose King

Clinton,Maine Irene Rose King 91, of Clinton, passed away December 25, 2007 with her family by her side at Lakewood Manor in Waterville, where she had been a resident for the last 10 months. She was born in Waterville, Maine on August 24, 1916 the daughter of Napoleon and Anne Chapeau Pooler. Irene married Richard H. King and were together for over 50 years until he passed away in 1986. Together they had four daughters. She was formerly employed in woolen mills in the Waterville area for many years and retired from Cascade Woolen Mill in Oakland at the age of 70. Irene lived in Waterville all her life until she moved with her daughter Nancy and John Burns in Clinton and living there for 16 years and given the best of care. She was a wonderful mother and could never do enough for her daughters and grandchildren. She had a big and kind heart and loved her family dearly. She will be deeply missed. Besides her parents, Irene was predeceased by her husband Richard and brother Raymond Pooler, two precious daughters Lorraine Lessard and Beverly Gagne and her son-in-law Frank Hachey. Irene is survived by two daughters, Joyce Hachey of Winslow, Nancy Smith and companion John Burns of Clinton and son-in-law Donald Gagne of Fairfield. A special niece, Joan Kane or Fairfield, who Irene called her other daughter; 7 grandchildren, Danny Gagne and companion Doreen of Fairfield, Bruce Poulin, Darryl Poulin and wife Nancy and Carrie Poulin all of Winslow, Dina St. Amand and husband Ronnie of Winslow, Vonda Lessard of Biddeford and Todd Lessard of Colorado; 9 great-grandchildren, Melanie and Matt Poulin, Heather Poulin, Cole Pomerleau, Nat and Katie St. Amand, Danyelle Gagne, Megan Gagne and Ryan Gagne; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Kaci, McKayla and Ethan. Irene's family wishes to thank all the nurses and all the C.N.A.'s for their kindness, care and comfort given to our mom during her stay at Lakewood Manor Dementia Unit. At our mother's request, there will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday December 29, 2007 at Sacred Heart Church,70 Pleasant Street, Waterville, Maine. Burial of her cremains will be later this spring in St.Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be sent to the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, 70 Pleasant Street Waterville, Maine 04901. Arrangements were made by Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street,Waterville, Maine.