In Memory Of
Irene Mary Rainville
1942
2020
Irene Mary Rainville
July 19, 1942 — August 21, 2020
Irene M. Rainville of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020 as her loved ones looked on. She was the daughter of Napoleon and Ida Ostiguy.
Irene was a proud member of Our Lady of Mercy Church for over thirty years, where she cherished her time spent engaging with the youth of the parish. Over her years there, she served in many capacities; she taught religious education, coordinated holiday pageants, served on the parish council, and ultimately joined their staff as Youth Minister. She was a loving, patient, and dedicated educator who found endless passion and joy in helping "her kids" navigate through life, maintaining regular contact with many of them throughout their lives and even through her final days.
She loved being outside and had a strong appreciation for nature, always enjoying any time she could spend near the water or in front of a campfire. She always found relaxation in maintaining her garden, sharing her harvests, and cooking wonderful meals for family and friends.
She was a selfless human, a great sister, a loyal friend, a proud mother, and loving grandmother who will be missed dearly by many.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Victor J. Rainville, who passed away in July 2020 and sister Theresa (William) Cole.
She is survived by her daughter Eva and granddaughter Laura. She is also survived by sisters Lilian (Ronald) Ramsey, Alice LaPorte, Lucille (Frederick) MacNaughton, Helen Martin, Marie Maycheck, MaryAnn (Michael) Kospa, Rose (Patricia Ford) Ryan and Doris (Michael) Della Rocca, several nephews and nieces, many dear friends, and her loving dog Sierra.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Community Hospice:
www.communityhospice.org/donate
or
The Community Hospice Foundation
310 S. Manning Blvd.
Albany, NY 12208
A public viewing will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home in Colonie, NY on Friday, August 28 from 5-8 pm. Additionally, a memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham, NY on Monday, August 31 at 10 am, to be followed by her burial at Our Lady of Angels cemetery in Colonie, NY.
Those in attendance will be required to wear a mask and requested to practice appropriate social distancing.
Irene was a proud member of Our Lady of Mercy Church for over thirty years, where she cherished her time spent engaging with the youth of the parish. Over her years there, she served in many capacities; she taught religious education, coordinated holiday pageants, served on the parish council, and ultimately joined their staff as Youth Minister. She was a loving, patient, and dedicated educator who found endless passion and joy in helping "her kids" navigate through life, maintaining regular contact with many of them throughout their lives and even through her final days.
She loved being outside and had a strong appreciation for nature, always enjoying any time she could spend near the water or in front of a campfire. She always found relaxation in maintaining her garden, sharing her harvests, and cooking wonderful meals for family and friends.
She was a selfless human, a great sister, a loyal friend, a proud mother, and loving grandmother who will be missed dearly by many.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Victor J. Rainville, who passed away in July 2020 and sister Theresa (William) Cole.
She is survived by her daughter Eva and granddaughter Laura. She is also survived by sisters Lilian (Ronald) Ramsey, Alice LaPorte, Lucille (Frederick) MacNaughton, Helen Martin, Marie Maycheck, MaryAnn (Michael) Kospa, Rose (Patricia Ford) Ryan and Doris (Michael) Della Rocca, several nephews and nieces, many dear friends, and her loving dog Sierra.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Community Hospice:
www.communityhospice.org/donate
or
The Community Hospice Foundation
310 S. Manning Blvd.
Albany, NY 12208
A public viewing will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home in Colonie, NY on Friday, August 28 from 5-8 pm. Additionally, a memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham, NY on Monday, August 31 at 10 am, to be followed by her burial at Our Lady of Angels cemetery in Colonie, NY.
Those in attendance will be required to wear a mask and requested to practice appropriate social distancing.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Irene Mary Rainville, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Friday, August 28, 2020
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, August 31, 2020
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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