Irene B. Daigle

October 11, 2019

Irene B. Daigle, 90, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 with her family by her side. Irene was born in Norwich, CT, daughter of the late William H. and Bertha (Edwards) Hewett. She spent most of her life in Stafford and married Harold W. Bruce, Jr. in 1947. Together they raised seven children. Having lost her husband in 1987, she later married Donald A. Daigle, who passed away on 2017. Irene spent her working years at N.E.P.C., Home Pride Provisions, Stafford Printers, and she finally retired from the State of Connecticut DMR. She enjoyed playing cards, working in her yard, dining out and trips to Foxwoods with Don and her sister, Pat. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 70 years. Irene is survived by her daughters, Pamela Bergeron, Paula Dupre and her husband Ron, Leigh Newton, Kim Bard and her husband Brian, and Marla Bartholomew and her husband Steve; and her sons, Barry Bruce and Harold W. Bruce, III. She also leaves her sister, Adele “Pat” Ronalter; her brother, Richard Hewitt; and step-children, LeeAnn, Steven and Donald Daigle. Irene was blessed with her 17 grandchildren, Tara Bergeron, Nicole Chase, Audra Dupre, Allison Bruce, Kimmie Moore, Bethany Staples, Leighanne Newton, Heather Bard, Heidi Bard, Ivy Bard, Isys Bard, Moriah Langlois, Ashley Bartholomew, Cameron Bartholomew, Jessica Bruce, Ian Bruce and Rian Bruce; her 21 great grandchildren, Miranda, Michela, Kiernan, Kyle, Colton, Nathan, Alyssa, Hannah, Ethan, Jared, Matthew, Taj, Austin, MacKenzie, Cody, Johnathan, Hailey, Aubrey, Landon, Ariana and Riley; and her great-great granddaughter, Lily. Irene was predeceased by both husbands, Harold W. Bruce, III and Donald A. Daigle; her sisters, Lorraine Mattingly and Carol Chappel; her brother, William Hewett and his wife, Carol; and her grandson, Tate Bergeron. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Fresenius, Evergreen, Parkway Pavilion and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Also to all of the EMT’s and visiting nurses that made so many visits to the home and helped put her and us at ease. Thank you to Lisa Folino and Danielle Dubish for all your assistance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post # 26 Auxiliary, 10 Monson Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. There are no calling hours, but a memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2019 at noon at the American Legion, 10 Monson Rd., Stafford Springs, CT. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com