Friday, March 12, 2021
When my family moved into Irene's neighborhood twenty years ago, she and Heather were two of the first people we met. When I stopped by with my babies (or kids/teens as they grew), she always offered a snack, a listening ear, and stories of her own life, and never let us leave empty handed. Her home was always our first stop on Halloween night, even after she moved to Pleasant Meadows. When my grandmother, Alberta Rich, was admitted to Pleasant Meadows, Irene took her under her wing, and helped her feel more at home. Though Irene had experienced more loss than a mother ever should, she continued showing a mother's love and care to those around her... even a young family down the street. Mimi will live on in our memories always.
