LYME, NH — Irene Lolita Graf, nee Gersch, of Lyme, NH passed away on August 11, 2019, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Clarence A. Gersch and Pearl (Clemmons) Gersch. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Col. Leonard G. Graf in 2002. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves to carry on her legacy of caring to her daughter, Cheryl (wife Debra) of Milton, DE; her son Kevin (wife Cindi) of Lyme, NH, her grandchildren; Jake, Jazmyn, Josie, Kevin, Tearsha and Tiffany, and her great- grandchildren, Garin, Keyllie, Kyra, Lydia and Owen.
Prior to her recent decline in health, Irene led an active life full of family. More recently she also enjoyed sitting on her porch, looking at her flowers and gardens, feeding the hummingbirds and watching for deer. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ricker Funeral Homes in Lebanon, NH and a private burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Lyme NH.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Irene’s memory to either Hanover Terrace, 49 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755, or Bayada Hospice, 316 Main Street Office 1, PO Box 1590, Norwich, VT 05055. An online guest book is available to leave a message of condolence for Irene’s family by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com