Irene Katherine (Jurek) Qualter

Mrs. Irene Katherine (Jurek) Qualter, 83, of Methuen, Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was born in Methuen, Ma. to the late Peter and Caroline (Solmba) Jurek, and was educated in the Sargent Elementary School. Mrs. Qualter later graduated from the Edward F. Searle's High School in Methuen, MA. in 1942. She was a Holy Trinity Parishioner for over 50 years. Irene's legacy to her family as Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was that she enjoyed spending time with family and still found time to serve the Public and have time for her personal interests. Mrs. Qualter always worked in Public Service, she started at the Besse M. Burke Hospital in Lawrence, MA., as an LPN. Then she went on to being the 1st Corp. of Women Crossing Guards and one of the 1st group of police matrons during the 1960's. She later retired after 20 years, as a custodian for the City of Lawrence at the Lawrence High School. She was a member of the Julian Stopyra Post Ladies Auxiliary and the Holy Trinity Women's Guild. She enjoyed Cooking for her family during family gatherings, was an avid Bingo player and loved to dance. She was talented in Canning upholstery on furniture, sewing and quilting. Mrs. Qualter was a very kind and generous woman who had alot of beloved friends. Wife of the late: Mr. James A. Qualter, Sr. who passed in 1995 Her family members include: Daughter: Carol (Qualter) Gentry of Methuen, MA Sons: Mr. James A. Jr., and his wife Patricia (Gaffny) Qualter of Salem, NH Mr. Michael Robert and his wife Elizabeth (Dunn) Qualter of Methuen, MA. Grandchildren: Katie and her husband Andrew Pudil, James P. Qualter, Shaun E. and his wife Anita Qualter of Salem, NH. Michael and his wife Elaine Qualter, Mark and his wife Erin Qualter, Matthew and his Fiance' Wynda, and Thomas Murphy all of Methuen, MA. Great Grandchildren: Molly P. Pudil, Shani E. Qualter, Peyton Ashley Qualter and Mayumi Eva Qualter. Brothers: Joseph Jurek of Methuen, MA and William Jurek of Dracut, MA. As well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased siblings: Edna Najuch, Sophie Barton, John Jurek Adam Jurek. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Monica's Church in Methuen, MA. Entombment will follow at the Saint Mary's/Immaculate Conception Mausoleum in Lawrence, MA. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 from 4-8 at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Irene Katherine (Jurek) Qualter

November 16, 2008