Irene Pinard (Barnaby) Levesque

Irene (Barnaby) Pinard Levesque, 97, of Fall River, former wife of the late Norman Pinard and the late Robert Levesque, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018.

She was the mother of Joyce Pacheco Castle (husband Douglas), Anita Correia (husband Antone) and Paula J. Harrison Rodgers (husband Warren), all of Fall River and the late Ronald N. Pinard; the grandmother of Ronald Griffin, Randall Pinard, Wendy Morrison, Gary and Darrin Pacheco, Antone, Brian and Daryl Correia Rhonda Carmody, Gail Mullen, Brooke Castro and Lauren Calvano. She also leaves 19 great-grandchildren; 11great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Irene was employed for many years at the former Nancy Dress Manufacturing Company. An accomplished seamstress, she designed and created amazing formal wear and children's clothing for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and other crafts.

She was the daughter of the late Jean Baptiste and Clarilda (Jodoin) Barnaby and the sister of the late Yvette Gagnon, Lorraine Theroux and Ernest, Rene, Alfred, Richard, Eli, Norman and Roger Barnaby.

Visitation will take place on Sunday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private.

Irene's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to every member of the staff of the Fall River Jewish Home who cared for her during the nearly eight years she was a resident. Their kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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