Obituary of Irene M. Joyal

Irene (Breton) Joyal a long time resident of Danielson passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Regency Heights Nursing Home in Danielson at the age of 99. Irene was born in Moosup (Bitgood Village) on March 20, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Rose Dennome Breton. She graduated fromAllHallowsSchoolin Moosup. She was married to the late Ernest A. Joyal until his death on September 15, 1980 (they were married 47 years). Irene was a consummate mother to her only child Ernest R. Joyal and his wife Christina who reside in Lady Lake Florida. She was the grandmother of Jennifer Bass of Orlando FL and Bethany Andino of Leesburg VA. She was the great grandmother of Abby Bass of Orlando Fl, and Isabella and Gabriella Andino of Leesburg VA. Irene was a lifelong member of the All Hallows Church in Moosup. Irene worked in the textile industry for 40 years prior to her retirement. Her son would like to remember her for what she taught him and which he has passed on to his own children. A few examples follow. She taught me to appreciate a job well done; "If you are going to kill each other, do it outside, I just finished cleaning". She taught me about anticipation; "Wait till your father comes home". She taught me about medical science; "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way". She taught me wisdom; "When you get to be my age, you'll understand". And my favorite, she taught me justice "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!" Relatives and friends will gather in honor of Irene at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson at 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 6, 2014 with a Mass of Christian Burial at All Hallows Church, 130 Prospect Street, Moosup at 11:00 AM, followed by a brief interment ceremony at All Hallows Cemetery, Green Hollow Rd., Moosup. To share a memory with her family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com