Irene (Whittle) Umrysz, of 94 Yetter Road, Mystic passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
She was born at home on Pequot Avenue, Mystic, on November 22, 1924 to the late Thomas and Lucinda (Whitman) Whittle. In her early years the family moved to Whittles Farm on Noank/Ledyard Road to manage and run the farm. On February 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to John E. Umrysz.
Irene attended Mystic Academy and graduated from Fitch High School in 1942. She attended L&M Nursing School, graduating in 1945, upon which she went to work for the Stonington VNA, followed by the Pediatric Group until her retirement in the early 90's. Irene was a nurse of great compassion who cared for many generations of families.
Irene, along with her husband John, own and operate Yetter Road Tree Farm which was established in 1974. It gave Irene great joy to see the many families come to choose a Christmas tree.
Irene is survived by her husband John Umrysz, son Curt Umrysz and his wife Honora, son Gary Umrysz, son Leon Umrysz, son Timothy Umrysz and wife Cathy, son Jeffery Umrysz and his wife Michelle. Irene is also survived by her seven grandchildren Sarah, Greg, John, Jaclyn, Thomas, McKenzie and Morgan. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Dina Umrysz.
Her family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Monday from 5-7pm. Burial will be private.
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