Virginia (Roque) Irvine, a long-time Medford resident, died Thursday at the Anne Mark Nursing Home, Revere. She was 97.
Mrs. Irvine was born in Portugal, the daughter of the late Francisco and the late Maria Roque.
She came to the United States as a child and settled first in New Bedford, then Somerville. A dedicated wife and mother, Virginia devoted her energy to the care of her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Frank. She was a devoted mother to Robert Irvine and his wife Lovey of Malden, and Barbara J. Alba of Saugus. She was a loving grandmother to Michael, James, Anthony and Joseph. She was a dear sister to Mary Lyons and Joseph Roque of Somerville.
Her Funeral Service will be celebrated in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Virginia’s name to the Hospice Of The North Shore, 10 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923.