Forestport - Irene L. Fleury, 75, widow of Donald, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. Born July 5, 1934 to Louis and Helen (Nichol) Bourdage, Irene graduated from St. Francis DeSales Parochial School. She was united in marriage with Donald Fleury on January 21, 1956 at St. Francis DeSales Church in Utica following Donald's discharge from the U.S. Air Force, with whom he served during the Korean Conflict. The couple lived in Utica until 1989, when they moved to Forestport. Irene was employed as a bookkeeper for Yellow Freight Transportation Co. of Whitesboro. Irene is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald, Jr. and Karen of Utica, and Louis L., caretaker of his parents, of the home address in Forestport; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Rose. Irene was predeceased by her husband of 53 years on September 2, 2009; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Donna Bourdage; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Nolan. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, at St. Patrick's Church in Forestport, where the Reverend Sean P. O'Brien will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Forestport. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Womens Club of Christ Our Hope Catholic Parish, c/o 110 Charles St., Boonville, NY 13309.
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