Irene A. Beane, 81, Richville

Irene A. Beane, age 81, passed away on December 2, 2010, at the Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg.

Irene was born on April 28, 1929 in Nicholville to the late Joseph and Beatrice (Mullen) Beane. She attended school in Hailesboro and lived most of her life with her brother, Harold from 1963 until 1992. She has been a resident of United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg since 2005.

Irene enjoyed picking berries, planting flowers and cooking. She also was an excellent cook and enjoyed watching baseball.

Her survivors include her brother, Frances J. Beane of Sodus; her sister, Helen Beckel of Pensacola, Florida; and by her loving nieces and nephews.

Irene was predeceased by her brother, Harold; her sister, Theresa Curtis; a daughter, Beatrice A. Beane whom died at birth; and three nephews, Harold Beane, Jr., Michael Beane and Daniel Sedler.

Calling hours will be at the family homestead at 297 Welch Road in Richville on Saturday, December 4th from 12:00 noon until 2:30 p.m. immediately followed by her funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at the home with Lay Pastor Tom Nichols officiating. Burial will be in the Hailesboro Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by French Funeral Home, Gouverneur.