Irene Rita Sucharzewski, 68, of North Street, Claremont, NH, died peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2011surrounded by her family at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Claremont born March 9, 1943, the daughter of Roland and Florence (LaFond) Choquette.
She was a graduate of St. Mary High School in the Class of 1961.
When the children moved on the house was so empty, she became involved with Developmental Services of Sullivan County (DSSC).
She cared for two mentally challenged young ladies in her and Stan’s own home for thirteen years. She and her husband hosted many parties through Faith and Light and other families associated with DSSC.
Irene enjoyed gardening and spending lots and lots of time with family.
She was not a worldwide traveler but had visited Arizona, Texas, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Florida and Disney World but was happiest at home with family and friends.
Family members include her husband, Stanley J. Sucharzewski of Claremont whom she married on April 27, 1963; two daughters, Sonya McGuire and her husband, Scott of Claremont and Sarah Sucharzewski and Brandon Elam of Charlestown; one son, Paul Sucharzewski and Nicole Maloof of Claremont; four grandchildren, Ashley Bielarski and her husband, Tyson, Andrew McGuire, Madison Sucharzewski and Jameson Sucharzewski; one great-granddaughter, Lucy Bielarski; two sisters, Patricia Dalhbo and Theresa Wien; one brother, Armand “Smokey” Choquette; also aunts, uncles,nieces, nephews and cousins, and her two cats, Cleo and Faro.
She was predeceased by one brother, Raymond “Skippy” Choquette.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening, July 7th from 6-8 pm at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Friday morning, July 8th at 11:00AM, with Rev. Father Shawn M. Therrien, Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in The West Claremont Burying Ground in Claremont.
A reception will be held at the Claremont Country Club.