Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Friday, June 29, 2012, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late John Batrie and dear mother of Sylvio, John Jr., and Elaine. Irene will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren: Elizabeth, Catherine, Kimberly, and Stephanie; as well as her great-grandchildren, sister Eva (John) nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff 819-876-5213 on Friday, July 6, 2012 where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Barbara Wintle officiating, followed by interment in the Ayer’s Cliff cemetery.