Irene C. Delescluse

Irene C. Delescluse, 77, of 10 Colby Court, Bedford, died April 11, 2001, at Catholic Medical Center. She was born in Lawrence, Ma., on December 1, 1923, the daughter of Paul and Madeline (Debuisne) VanCoppenolle and lived most of her life in Pelham, NH before moving to Bedford five years ago. Irene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved playing cards and enjoyed reading. Family members include her husband of 57 years Joseph L. Delescluse, Sr., of Bedford, three sons, Joseph L. Delescluse, Jr., of Hudson, NH, Paul C. Delescluse of Rilple, Maine and Michael T. Delescluse of St. Albans, Maine, two daughters, Brenda Fitzhugh of Nashua, NH and Mrs. Pat (Madeline) Nagle of Milford, NH, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Simone Cieslik of Salem, NH and Andrea Pellerin of Laconia, NH, many nieces, nephews and cousins. At the request of the family, services will be private. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, is in charge of arrangements.