Irene BELANGER

WESTBROOK - Irene Goan, 98, died Saturday, Mar. 12, 2005 at Springbrook Nursing Care Center in Westbrook, where she had been a resident for the past two months.She was born in Westbrook on Nov. 16, 1906, the, daughter of Leon and Rose Belanger and attended Westbrook schools.She married John Goan in 1935.Mrs. Goan was employed by Dana Warp Mills, S.D. Warren, and Sebago Moc Co.She was one of the finest cooks to ever grace a kitchen. Her homemade pork pies, pork fried rice and peanut butter fudge were her legacy. When she wasn't cooking, Irene enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing cards and bingo with friends at Longfellow Place and visiting with her great-grandchildren.She was a member of The Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of St. Anne, and American Legion Auxiliary, and she was a communicant of St. Hyacinth church.Irene was predeceased by her husband, John who died in 1953; and numerous brothers and sisters.Surviving are two sons, Richard and his wife Gladys of Westbrook, and Michael and his wife Lois of Standish. Irene has five grandchildren, Greg and his wife Nancy of Westbrook, Terry and his wife Mary-Ann of Brunswick, Shawn of Westbrook, Ryan and wife Susan of Standish, and Regan and wife Jennifer of Raymond; and six great-grandchildren, Kyle, Keegan, Heidi, Holly, Heather & Avery.A period of visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Blais & Hay Funeral Home in Westbrook. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Main Street, Westbrook.