Obituary for Irene Ellen Abbott DeStefano (Hebert)
Irene Ellen (Hebert) Abbott DeStefano of Suffield passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Irene was born October 30, 1936, in Pawtucket, RI, a daughter of Charles and Bernadette Hebert. She lived in Pawtucket and Rumford, RI, prior to moving to Suffield.
The widow of Ronald R. Abbott and Anthony DeStefano, Irene is survived by her daughters, Sandy Abbott Chmiel (Nick) and Linda A. Mills. She was the proud memé of Renée Chmiel, Jim Chmiel (Sarah), Kevin Chmiel, Ashley Mills, and Christopher Mills. Irene leaves her beloved sister, Marion Milos, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister, Joan Previte, and brothers Charles, Raymond, and John Hebert.
An avid sports fan, Irene especially loved the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and “her girls,” the UCONN Huskies women’s basketball team. She also enjoyed breakfasts at Friendly’s, lunch with her friends, and scratch-off lottery tickets.
Per her request, there will be no funeral or calling hours. Her family would like to thank the very kind caregivers of AccentCare Hospice, Heaven’s Hands Home Care, and Stonebrook Village for their help in making Irene comfortable in her final days. Memorial donations may be made to Suffield Community Aid, 450 South Street, Suffield, CT 06078.
Irene was born October 30, 1936, in Pawtucket, RI, a daughter of Charles and Bernadette Hebert. She lived in Pawtucket and Rumford, RI, prior to moving to Suffield.
The widow of Ronald R. Abbott and Anthony DeStefano, Irene is survived by her daughters, Sandy Abbott Chmiel (Nick) and Linda A. Mills. She was the proud memé of Renée Chmiel, Jim Chmiel (Sarah), Kevin Chmiel, Ashley Mills, and Christopher Mills. Irene leaves her beloved sister, Marion Milos, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister, Joan Previte, and brothers Charles, Raymond, and John Hebert.
An avid sports fan, Irene especially loved the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and “her girls,” the UCONN Huskies women’s basketball team. She also enjoyed breakfasts at Friendly’s, lunch with her friends, and scratch-off lottery tickets.
Per her request, there will be no funeral or calling hours. Her family would like to thank the very kind caregivers of AccentCare Hospice, Heaven’s Hands Home Care, and Stonebrook Village for their help in making Irene comfortable in her final days. Memorial donations may be made to Suffield Community Aid, 450 South Street, Suffield, CT 06078.