CHESTER, Vt. – Irene E. Wood, 78, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Ralph and Elva (Wardwell) Davis. She graduated from Black River High School, and later from Rutland Business School.
Irene was employed as a secretary and bookkeeper in the machine tool industry for many years, working at Bryant Grinder, Jones and Lamson, Vermont Research, and LoveJoy Tool Co. She later was town treasurer with the Town of Chester for many years.
Irene raised and showed Sheltie dogs and miniature horses for many years. She participated in the Christmas Parade in Burlington, Vt., for many years with her miniature horses.
She is survived by one sister Evelyn M. Lockwood, one brother Albert M. Davis, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by one sister Shirley Gray, and one brother Roy Davis.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m., at St. James Methodist Church in Proctorsville, Vt. Reverend John Hawkins, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville.
Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. is assisting with arrangements.