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Irene H. Wood

Irene Howey Wood, 101, passed away after a long and fulfilling life, on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Irene was born in Scranton PA where she was raised and attended local schools. As a young woman, after finishing business school, Irene moved to Wilmington, DE where she worked for Hercules. Irene married Bill Wood in 1946, and they raised their family in Wilmington. After her children grew up and left home, Irene put her lifelong love of fashion and fabric to work, designing the store windows at the Wilmington Country Store. She designed several hundred windows over the course of 32 years. Irene also loved the beach and spent many happy times there. She and Bill had a house in Rehoboth for many years where they entertained friends and family. Irene was a member of the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the DAR and a longtime member of St Mary Magdalen Church.

Irene was predeceased by her husband William T. Wood, her daughter Joanne W. Fusca, her sisters Betty Snow and Jeanette Murphy, and her brothers Edward Howey and Richard Howey.  She is survived by her daughters Christine W. Turrentine (John) of Stonington, CT and Marcia W. Hill (Richard) of Bluemont, VA. grandchildren Elizabeth F. Todd (Robert) of Johns Island, SC, William C. Frederick (Grace) of Johns Island SC, Richard P. Hill (Eliana) of Leesburg, VA and Jacqueline Hill of Bluemont, VA and five great grandchildren. Irene was a force of nature and was truly loved by all who knew her.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Rockland Place and the dedicated people at Compassionate Care Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 at 11:00am on Thursday, November 7, 2024. All friends and family are welcome. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Compassionate Care Hospice.

Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 at 11:00am on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Interment will be private. All friends and family are welcome.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Compassionate Care Hospice.

Condolences

    Penny Rossi lit a candle and writes,
    May Irene Wood rest in peace.
    11/02/2024 08:19 pm
    Richard and Margaret Howey lit a candle and writes,
    We will cherish the fond memories of Aunt Irene. Her sense of humor, stories and her fashion sense were remarkable! Rest in peace Aunt Irene.
    11/03/2024 04:10 pm
    Rev Doug Perkins, Compassionate Care lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest condolences to you…What a remarkable woman! Thanks for letting us care for her—and you!
    11/04/2024 09:31 am
    Robert and Lorie Jack lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest condolences. To my most favorite Aunt Irene. You certainly tried to keep me on the straight and narrow. Especially all those times I “ran” away from home and you gave me ice cream and convinced me to go home. The Claymont years and beach trips were fantastic. Never a dull moment. Thanks for being there for me.
    11/04/2024 01:36 pm
    shirley good lit a candle and writes,
    My sincerest condolences to the family. Irene was a very special lady. A true lady!!!
    11/04/2024 02:39 pm
    Diane L. McCallum lit a candle and writes,
    Our caring thoughts are with you.
    11/06/2024 01:40 pm
    Carrie Fusca lit a candle and writes,
    My deepest sympathy to the family. Irene was a force indeed, and I have very fond memories of her, her style, and her zest for life. She will forever hold a very special place in my heart.
    11/06/2024 10:48 pm
    Joanne McLaughlin writes,
    Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Irene was a special person . May you find comfort in all your beautiful memories. Joanne McLaughlin and family.
    11/07/2024 09:09 am
    Paula Winchester Mutzel lit a candle and writes,
    Godspeed Aunt Irene...you TRULY were a FORCE and now the famous "Bridge Club" is complete... they have their 4th!!! We who knew and loved you will miss you forever. All love to everyone you have left behind.... Paula
    11/07/2024 04:46 pm
    Tina Crawford lit a candle and writes,
    I loved this lady.I will always miss her. We had many memories together. Our best would be her smile when she saw baby crawford..she talked about him all the time. And her 100 bday. We take pictures eaten cake. Getting ready for the family to come. I will miss you Miss Irene .Truly Tina
    11/07/2024 05:51 pm

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