LEWISTON – Irene L. Croteau, 90, of Maison Marcotte, 100 Campus Ave., Lewiston, 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 on Aug. 31, 1935, to Roger P. Croteau, who died 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 Co. 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; one brother-in-law, Louie Bisson of California; and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband; a daughter, Constance; three sisters, Beatrice, Juliette and Rita; 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 the excellent care afforded their mother while she was a patient there.