Irene Mae (Deragon) Griffin

Franklin Irene Mae (Deragon) Griffin Irene M. Griffin, 88, a resident of the Golden Crest Community in Franklin since 2010 died there Saturday, July 4, 2015 following a period of failing health. Irene was born in Tilton, June 29, 1927 daughter of Louis and Margaret (Jondro) Deragon. She resided in Tilton until moving to Sanbornton 36 years ago. She was a graduate of the Tilton-Northfield High School in Tilton. Irene worked as an inspector at International Packing Company in Bristol for over 16 years. She enjoyed playing bingo over the years and was involved with the many activities at Golden Crest. She always had an infectious smile when you met her and she found joy spending time with family and friends. Irene was an active member of the 1st Baptist Church in Sanbornton for many years, continuing to attend Sunday services as long as she could. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Laramie Sr. and by her second husband of 35 years, Sherwood E. Griffin who died in 2005, a son, Robert Laramie Jr., a brother, Eugene Deragon a sister, Phyllis Deragon and son-in-law, Wally Johnson. She leaves sons, Glenn Laramie and his wife Kathy of Franklin Ed and his wife Joan Griffin of Sanbornton Brian and his wife JoAnn Griffin of Franklin Daughter, Pat Johnson of Worcester, MA 5 grandchildren many great-grandchildren Nieces and nephews And her two best friends, Beverly Anderson of Sanbornton and Lucy Tibbetts of Maine. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the 1st Baptist Church in Sanbornton. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery in Tilton. Services are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Irene's name to the 1st Baptist Church of Sanbornton, 17 Church Lane, P. O. Box 80, Sanbornton, NH 03269 or to the Resident Activities Fund, Golden Crest, 29 Baldwin St, Franklin, NH 03235.