Irene M. Carpentier

October 3, 1933 - October 4, 2021

Lewiston- Irene Marie (LaRue) Carpentier, 88, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on October 4th 2021. She was born in Lewiston, Maine October 3rd 1933 to Rosa (Fortin) and Omer LaRue Jr. Irene was from a large family she was number four of thirteen siblings. She attended St. Peter's School in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School. Irene was a devout catholic, a loving wife, a dedicated mother and provider for her family. She married the love of her life, Normand Rene Carpentier, on May 7, 1955, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston. She worked as a cashier in her local neighborhood market, and at Food Town before starting her career in banking at Ste. Croix Parish Federal Credit Union. She began working as a teller in 1969 and held various positions throughout her career including book-keeping, computer operator, and assistant treasurer which eventually led to her promotion to Senior Vice-President. Irene volunteered at Holy Cross Church and Holy Cross School in Lewiston, at the local Election polls, and was a Girl Scout Leader. Irene was happiest when playing cards with her family. Some of her hobbies included skiing, sewing, reading and cooking. Irene and her husband enjoyed traveling after retirement including skiing at various mountains. In her time spend at home she found her new found passion in quilting. Her family will be kept warm and loved by her personalized sewn quilts. She is survived by her children; Claire Carpentier (Morin) of Monmouth, Anne Thompson and her husband Scott of Freeport, John Carpentier and his wife Tricia of Carson City Nevada, Gayle Nyberg-Williams and her husband Gary of Litchfield. Her grandchildren; Katie Morin Couturier, James Morin, Troy Thompson and his wife Erin, Evan Thompson, Kyle Carpentier, Brad Carpentier, Todd Nyberg and his wife Ashley, and Amy Nyberg Hayden and her husband Thomas. Her great grandchildren; Camryn and Avery Couturier, Natalie and Madeleine Nyberg and Abby, Charles, and Darren Hayden. Her sisters; Rena Carpentier and her husband Eugene, Monique McLellan and her husband Terry, Claudette Cloutier and her husband Jerry, Doris Vincent and her husband Greg, and Carmen L’Heureux. Her brothers; Normand LaRue, Marcel LaRue and his wife Carmen, Maurice LaRue and his wife Betty, Paul LaRue, and twin brothers Gerald LaRue and his wife Deborah, and Gerard LaRue and his wife Monita. Irene was predeceased by her parents, her husband Normand, her brother Conrad (Peanut) LaRue, and her son-in-law Darren Nyberg. The family wishes to thank Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice with a special heart felt thank you to Nurse Malinda. A Funeral Mass honoring Irene’s life will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will then follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish, 607 Sabattus St. Lewiston ME 04240. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 3-7 PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway in Lewiston 784-4023. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com .