MASHPEE -Irene A. (Rybacki) Bombardier, 89, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Royal Cotuit Nursing Home with family at her side. Her husband of 59 years, Walter P. Bombardier, died in 2011.
She leaves 3 children, Diane L. Rego of Teaticket, Michael P. Bombardier of Norton and Paul J. Bombardier and his wife Sherie of Webster; 6 grandchildren, Jason, Sr. and his wife Amy, Justin, Stefanie, Michael and his wife Samantha, Janelle and Shannon; 4 great-grandchildren, Lily, Zoe, Aubrey and Jason, Jr.; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son David Bombardier who died in 1992 and by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
She was born on November 3, 1932 in Webster and raised there, a daughter of Christy and Antonia (Bafan) Rybacki and attended Bartlett High School. She lived in Southbridge for 20 years, returning in 1996. She moved to Mashpee in 2017.
Mrs. Bombardier was an inspector at the American Optical Company and then a housekeeper at Liberty House, both in Southbridge, retiring in 1996.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Royal Cotuit for the excellent care they provided for Irene during her stay there.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 14, at 12:00 noon in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster. Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 11:00 AM to the time of the service. Donations in her name may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, D.C. 20090 or to the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, 8588 Potter Park Drive, Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34238.