Irene Marie Blake, 80, of Plymouth, died December 8, 2018 at her home, after a period of failing health.
Born in Laconia, NH. on June 4, 1938, she was the daughter of Alphonse "Bud" Joseph and Marguerite Evelyn (Miclon) Fillion.
Irene grew up in and has been a life-long resident of Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School, class of 1957.
Irene worked for many years in the Security Department for the NH Motor Speedway, in Loudon, and as a volunteer at the Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth.
Irene enjoyed her NASCAR family, going for rides in the Summer for Ice Cream, the Theater, and spending time with her family. Irene was a strong-willed person and loved life.
Irene was predeceased by her husband of Sixty-one years, Rolla Walter Blake, who died in July of 2012, her brother, Peter Fillion and her twin sister Ilene Covill.
Irene is survived by her daughter, Bobbette B. Gosselin and her husband, Gerard "Goose" of Campton, brother, Paul Fillion and his wife Joyce of Rochester, sister Judy Demers and her husband Bob of St. Augustine, FL., Linda Boyce of Melbourne FL., many nieces and nephews and her babies, Horns and Midget
A graveside service will be held in the Blair Cemetery, Blair Bridge Road, Campton, on Friday, May 3rd, at 11am.
The family would like to thank everyone for the love and care received from the Speare memorial Hospital, Pemi-Baker Health and Hospice, Debbie, Linda, Dan, and Pat.
Memorial donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, 1305 Meredith Center Road, Laconia, NH. 03246 or