Long, Irene M., 91, July 23, 2013. Interment held at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
HOULTON – Irene M. Long, died July 23, 2013, in Bangor surrounded by her family. She was born February 26, 1922, in Benton, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Hugh and Bertie (Potter) Furrow. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey, in 2001, whom she helped on the farm.
We are overwhelmingly sad to lose our incredible, kind and giving Mother who dedicated herself 100 percent and unselfishly to our betterment and happiness. She motivated each of us to achieve above and beyond our own expectations and was so very proud of each of us. She was so very precious to us and will never be forgotten and will continue to be with us in soul and spirit. She taught us how to be humble and grateful for even the small things in life.
Irene was a member of Military Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughter, Joyce Long and her husband, George Lindenstadt, of Boynton Beach, FL; son, Weldon and his wife, Cheryl Long, of Brewer and sons, David and wife, Emma Long, of Portsmouth, VA, and Jonathan and wife, Jennifer Long, of Brewer; daughter, Brenda and her husband, Charles Holman, and children, Trever and Chelsey of Kennewick, WA, son, Darrell and his wife, Nancy Long, of Topsham and children, Andrea of Gainesville, FL, Zoe of Pensacola, FL, and Shara Chesley of Topsham. She is survived by six great-grandchildren.
The family extends a “thank you” to Eastside Nursing Home Center and Beacon Hospice for enabling our special mother to die with dignity.
Friends called 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water Street, Houlton where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday with the Rev. Randall Burns officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Military Street Baptist Church. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneral .com.
