Irene Fowler Obituary (1938 - 2017)

1938-2017 MADISON – Irene I. Fowler, 78, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017. She was born in Madison on November 28, 1938 the daughter of Eleanor (Kelley) and Fred Hayden, Sr. Irene graduated from Madison High School, class of 1957 where she was a member of the National Honor Society, worked on the school year book editorial staff and was a member of the FFA club.. Irene worked as an administrative assistant for the state of Maine and the Reformatory for Women in Skowhegan before marrying Robert Fowler on October 25, 1958. She then worked on the family farm until they moved to Massachusetts in 1965. While living in Hadley, Massachusetts Irene worked at Stop and Shop and was a Den mother for cub pack 505 Cub scouts in Hadley from 1968 until 1972. Irene, attended and was a member of The North Leverett Baptist church . After 11 years, they returned to Madison to raise their sons. She was a member of the Christ Community Fellowship (formerly the United Baptist Church) in Madison and the Somerset Grange in Norridgewock. Irene enjoyed activities around her home such as sewing, cooking, knitting, and planting her flower garden. She loved spending time with her family most of all. Irene is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Fowler; sons, Robert Fowler, Jr. and Keith Fowler; brothers, Fred Hayden, Jr., Delbert Hayden and David Hayden; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters, Florence Hilton and Barbara Hayden. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at 2pm, Friday, February 3, 2017 at Christ Community Fellowship, 43 Maple St., Madison with Rev. Tobin Curtis officiating. Family and friends are invited to visit from 1pm until the time of services. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison will be in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine.