Irene G. (Lemieux) Tripp

Irene G. Tripp, 86

North Brookfield - Irene G. (Lemieux) Tripp, 86, died Monday, October 17, 2016 in the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.

She leaves three sons, Thomas Tripp and his wife Linda of Allenstown, NH, John Tripp and his wife Mindy of North Brookfield and Robert Tripp of Worcester; one sister, Marcelle Jennings of CT; five grandchildren, Erin, Jenny, Alex, Heather and Ryan; three great-granddaughters, Lainey, Emerson and Kinley and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Henry A. Tripp, Jr. in 1995 and three siblings, Ted, Pauline and Joseph.  She was born in North Brookfield, daughter of the late Camille and Pauline (Hamel) Lemieux and was a lifelong resident.

Mrs. Tripp worked for several area companies as a machine operator before retiring.

Irene was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and volunteered for over 20 years at the annual chicken barbeque every year.

A Funeral Mass for Irene will be held Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church in North Brookfield and everyone is asked to go directly to the church.  There are no calling hours.  Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield is assisting her family with arrangements.