Worcester – Irene G. (Mansfield) Dufresne, 80, of Worcester died on Friday, February 24,2023 in Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation after an illness.
Mrs. Dufresne was married for 50 years to the late Richard E. Dufresne. She is survived by a daughter, Alice Paolissi and her son in law Peter Paolissi Jr of Cranston, RI. Her son, Richard A. Dufresne of Belleville IL; 2 grandchildren, April Girardin and Christopher Thibaud and many nephews and nieces.
She was born in Portland, ME, son of the late Merle and Alice Emma (Page) Mansfield and is also predeceased by a daughter, Donna Campbell and a sister, Ethel Girardin. Irene worked for many years for RAMCO Manufacturing in Worcester.
Mrs. Dufresne enjoyed playing bingo but was the happiest when she was spending time with her family.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 2 in the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. at 11AM. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are on Wednesday, March 1 from 5 to 7 PM in the funeral home.
To share a memory of Irene or to sign the guestbook please visit www.Royfuneral.com