Our dear mother, Irene J. (Platiau) Mayer, 96, passed away at home on September 14th after a brief illness.
She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her, offering support, wisdom, and unconditional love.
Irene was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket, graduating from WHS.
She met the love of her life skating at Joyland Roller Rink resulting in 74 years of marriage to the late Arthur (Bert) Mayer who passed from Alzheimers in December 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Emile and Justine (Lambaer) Platiau. She is survived by her son: Rene and (Donna) Mayer of Bluffton, SC; daughters, Elizabeth and (Michael) Pisello of Medway, MA; Janet and (Denis) Galipeau of Woonsocket, RI; and Linda and (Stephen) Ethier of Harmony, RI, her sister Lucienne Croteau as well as 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her brother, Emile Platiau, sisters, Emilienne Lapierre and Annette Beaulieu.
A friend to many, she was a cherished member of St. Agatha's parish dedicating her time to charities. Creating unique quilts was one thing she truly loved to donate for the many years of bazaars. She belonged to the Ladies Guild for many years as well. Irene was on the board of Young People's Symphony of RI for several years.
Irene and Bert were members of the Dates and Mates square dancing club. They were members of the Rhody Rovers camping club traveling throughout the USA. They camped into their 80's. Irene volunteered to clean up around the Blackstone River with the Zap program
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Association are appreciated.
The funeral mass will be on September 24th at St. Agatha's at 10am. The wake is 8:30am to 9:30am prior to mass at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home 127 Carrington Ave, Woonsocket.