Charlton: Irene V. (Tremblay) Salonis, 84, of Old Worcester Rd., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 29 ^th , after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 61 years, Albert W. Salonis, Sr.; her son, Albert W. "Al" Salonis, Jr. and his wife Theresa E. Salonis of Dudley; her daughter, Sherry A. Jovan and her husband John D. "Jack" Jovan of Southbridge; three brothers, Edward E. Tremblay of Brimfield, Lawrence R. "Lefty" Tremblay of Webster and Donald S. Tremblay of Worcester; two sisters, Elaine E. Bourbeau of Florida and Lorraine M. Charest of Grafton; five grandchildren, John D. Jovan, III and Erin I. Jovan of Southbridge, Albert W. Salonis, III and Joseph P. Salonis of Dudley and Krysta L. Jovan of North Grosvenordale, CT; her two great grandchildren, Evelyn L. Jovan and Lucca Q. Nozzolillo; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Julius J. Tremblay, Jr. and Arthur J. Tremblay and two sisters, Dorothy A. St. Armand and Jean F. Quilliam.  Irene was born in Worcester the daughter of Julius J. and Helga V. (Erickson) Tremblay.

Irene was a purchasing consultant for TJX, retiring several years ago.  She previously worked as a home health aide; a school bus driver; and manager of the Auburn McDonald's.

Irene was always a regular at all her grandchildren's sporting/school events. She was also a talented quilter; loved summer camping adventures and volunteering at the St. John Paul II Food Pantry where she was lovingly called "The General". She has left her mark of faith and love; never to be forgotten by her beloved family and friends.

The family would like to thank her hospice nurse, Paulette Hallihan, for all the compassionate care she gave Irene during her illness.

Irene's funeral Mass will be on Saturday, May 15 ^th , at 12:00pm in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge, will be at the convenience of the family.  Calling hours in St. Joseph's Church will be held on Saturday, May 15 ^th , from 9:30 to 11:30am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations in Irene's name may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, c/o St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, directed arrangements.