Irene Rita (Page) Erickson, 91, of Fairhaven died Monday May 12, 2014 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Eric Raymond Erickson.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ovila W. and Robenia (McMillan) Page, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of her life.
She was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Mrs. Erickson was formerly employed as a secretary at Camp Edwards during World War II. She stoically endured gradual loss of vision and hearing, and her uncomplaining attitude was an inspiration to all of her family.
The family would especially like to thank the loving caretakers for their compassionate attendance and devotion given to Irene.
Survivors include four children, Margaret Harrison and her husband Paul of Mandeville, LA, Susan Erickson and her husband George Stuart of Chapel Hill, NC, Kathleen Knutsen and her husband Henry of Fairhaven, and Paul Erickson and his wife Joanne of New Boston, NH; nine grandchildren, Paul Harrison, Katie Batalla, Kristine Kurtz, Brian Knutsen, Eric Knutsen, Karin Barrows, Dustin Stuart, Kara Wendel, and Kevin Erickson; five great grandchildren, Michael, Emma, and Collin Harrison, Nicholas Batalla, and Leiden Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Elmer Page.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Helen Keller National Center, Attn: Development Office, 141 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, NY 11050. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saunderdwyer.com.