Irene Kandilis, 82, of Manchester, died September 1, 2005 at the Elliot Hospital. She was born in Manchester, NH on September 17, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Diana (Cote) Skarmadonis and had been a lifelong resident of the Queen City. She worked over 20 years for the N.E. Telephone Company. Irene loved to travel. She always had a smile for everyone, loved life and enjoyed people around her. She loved her pets. She was the widow of Thomas Kadilis. Family members include her cousin and caregiver for 13 years, Claire (Metivier) Gillette of Manchester, with whom she lived with. Services will be private. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net