Irene Crory

CRORY, Irene, 91, PRESQUE ISLE, December 27, 2011. Interment will take place in spring at Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Irene Crory, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at a Presque Isle nursing home. She was born August 23, 1920, in Linneus, the daughter of Arnold and Adeline (Gardiner) McDunnah.

    Irene worked many places including the school cafeterias at Presque Isle High School and Skyway School, as well as Potato Service. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with friends, but her main joy in life was her family and she invested much time in being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

    She is survived by her son, Dale White and his wife, Ruth of Presque Isle; a granddaughter, Jennifer Olson and her husband, Scott, and their two children, Nicole and Jarrett, all of Crouseville. She also leaves behind a brother, Freeman McDunnah; and several nieces and nephews.

    In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two husbands, Perley York and Sterling Crory; and two sisters, Vivian Currie and Nina Horseman.

    Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, with the Rev. Michael Horseman officiating. Friends called from noon until time of service. A reception was held in the gathering area of the funeral home. Interment will take place in spring at Fairmount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Aroostook Area on Aging (P.O. Box 1288, Presque Isle, ME 04769) or Alzheimer’s Association (383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.) Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.