Irene Stern, 86

FALL RIVER, MASS. – Irene (Levy) Stern died Feb. 25 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Milton “Mickey” Stern. 

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Nettie (Lischner) Levy.

She was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1947. She was an active member of both the Sisterhood of Adas Israel and Temple Beth El. She was a loving, caring person who put her close friends and family ahead of anything. She loved to cook and was an active participant in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Jody Grogan and her husband Frank of Norton, Mass. and Wendy Millward and her partner Brian of Fall River, Mass.; her sister, Regina Cussell; her grandchildren, Andy and his wife Lindsay, Adam and Nathan; and her great-grandchildren, Devin, Zachary, and Hailey.

Contributions may be made to the Sisterhood of Temple Beth El, 385 High Street, Fall River, Mass. 02720.