Lewiston – Irene L. Croteau, 90, of Maison Marcotte, 100 Campus Ave., passed away on Friday, Oct. 19, at Ste. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion.

She was born in Lewiston, April 14, 1917, the daughter of Joseph Parent and Lydia Poulin and was educated in local schools. She was married Aug. 31, 1935, to Roger P. Croteau who predeceased her Oct. 30, 2001. She raised three children and provided 24-hour care for her daughter, Constance, for six years before Connie passed away. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Knapp Shoe Company. In her younger years she served the City of Lewiston as a reserve policewoman and worked many years at the polls. She was also involved in the local Democratic party. She was a member of Holy Cross Church, La Survivance Francaise, Lewiston Senior Citizens and l’Association Canado-Americaine.

She had a “joie de vive,” a sharp wit, loved to entertain and was a fun person to be with. Irene also enjoyed playing cards, beano, family gatherings and attending the Franco-American Festival yearly. She traveled much in her life, including trips to Rome, Las Vegas and California, to name a few.

She is survived by a daughter, Ann R. Figoli of Lewiston; a son, Roger L. Croteau and wife Georgette of Lisbon; four grandchildren, Linda Savoie and companion Leah Bartley, Lisa Fisher and husband George, Tina Grigsby and husband James and Donald Savoie; three great grandchildren, Jason Fisher and Ryan and Caila Grigsby; two sisters, Cecile Gagnon and Therese Patry both of Lewiston; a brother Robert Parent and wife Rita of Lewiston; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Parent and Ann Parent both of Lewiston; and one brother-in-law, Louie Bisson of California also nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband; a daughter, Constance; three sisters, Beatrice, Juliette and Rita; and three brothers, Roland, Leo and Raymond; and a son-in-law, Francis Figoli.

Her family would like to thank the staff at d’Youville Pavilion 2-East and the Hospice House for their excellent care afforded their mother while she was a patient there.