Irene Florence Drouillard

Born in Clacton-On-Sea, England, Irene was the daughter of William and Maude (Tyler) Cook. She married Donald Drouillard in 1958 in Bury St. Edmonds, England. She then moved to the United States in 1959 to begin her journey of becoming a citizen, which she accomplished in 1972. A devoted, hard working homemaker and mother of five, Irene had worked as a cook at Drouillard's Restaurant, Holiday Inn of Monroe, Big Boy and the IHM Motherhouse. She was member of First Presbyterian Church and was very active with their book club. Irene was a member of the Elizabeth Circle and a Deacon in the church. She also as a member of Monroe County Humane Society. Along with being an avid reader, Irene loved gardening and was a prolific knitter, having knitted hundreds of toys and clothing for not only her family but local charities as well. Irene leaves to cherish her memory her brother: Malcolm (Sue) Cook of Bungay, England; children: Lynne (Daniel) Scorziello of LaSalle, Laurie (Ronald) Foshag of Monroe, Suzanne (David) Doom of LaSalle and Beth (Kim) McLennan of Erie; grandchildren: Stephene, Sarah, Anthony, Ryan, Jennifer, Kyle, Emma, Keli and Marc as well as her great grandchildren: Kennedy, Scotlynn, Owen and Mario. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents and a son Stephen Drouillard. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honor of Irene are asked to consider the Monroe Humane Society or First Presbyterian Church of Monroe.