Irene Millicent Farrell Conlon of Pembroke, MA passed away on Friday September 23, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from injuries sustained in a fall. Her family was by her side. She was 85 years old. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Patrick J. Conlon in 2004. Irene is survived by her beloved family including her children and their spouses: Daniel Conlon (Tegan) of Redding, CT, Richard Conlon (Teresa) of Weston, CT and Ann Robinson (James) of Duxbury, MA and her grandchildren Katherine Conlon (Boyang Hou), Kiera Donnelly (Philip), Patrick Robinson, Caroline Robinson, Allison Irene Robinson and Jordan Farrell Conlon. As she was bravely fighting her injuries in the hospital, she was blessed by the arrival of her first great grandchild, Nieve Irene Donnelly on September 18, 2022. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Carey of Chesapeake Beach, MD.

A long time resident of Westport, CT where she lived from 1965 until retiring to coastal South Carolina in 2000, she went back to college in her 30's while raising her family and earned a B.S. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Fairfield University and a Master's Degree and a Sixth Year Certificate in Advanced Education study from Pace University. Irene enjoyed a career as an advocate, curriculum designer and special educator for special needs children. She ultimately led the committee for special needs children across the Eastchester, NY public school district. Upon the passing of her husband, she moved from her home in Pawleys Island, SC to East Sandwich, MA where she re-entered the classroom after a five year retirement, serving as a part time teacher at the age of 65. Her family enjoyed spending many idyllic summers with her on Cape Cod, sharing the beautiful sunsets at Sandy Neck. She was an avid reader and gardener with a deep curiosity and an abiding love of learning. She took great pleasure in spending time with her Labrador Retriever, Tucker who was her constant and devoted companion. Her beautiful energy and charisma were a delight to her family and all she met. She was loved deeply by all who had the good fortune to know her.

Visitation will be held on Friday September 30 from 3 pm to 7 pm at Bouton Funeral Home 31 West Church Street Georgetown, CT followed by funeral services on Saturday October 1, 2022 at 11 am at St. Patrick's Church in Redding Ridge, CT. She will be buried next to her husband in the Redding Ridge Cemetery. To offer the family online condolences please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com