Obituary of Irene Julia Bidwell

Wolcott, New York Bidwell, Irene Julia Irene Bidwell, 89, passed away on September 9th, 2016 at Clifton Springs Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1927 in Norfolk, NY to the late Andrew & Irene Pocsi Kocsis. She graduated from Norfolk High School in June of 1945 as Valedictorian then graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY in 1949. While at St. Lawrence, Irene was President of the Dean-Eaton Hall and Vice President of WSGA and was “tapped” to Kalon. She taught 8th grade social studies at Red Creek, NY and retired in 1986. Irene was a very active member of the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity, her book club, pizza group and the Forever Young Seniors. Irene enjoyed the many trips that she and Gordon took to the Coast of Maine. She was very blessed to have a wonderful family, neighbors and friends. Irene is predeceased by her parents; husband Gordon and brother Steve. She is survived by sister Margaret Yaeckel; daughter Susan (Andrew) Sheppard; son William (Betty) Bidwell; grandchildren Tracy (Samuel) Beavers, Julia & Eric Bidwell; step grandchildren, Julia, Michael (Ashley) Sheppard; 6 nieces and a nephew. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New Hartford St. in Wolcott. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 15th at 10 am at the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church on Washington St. in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity, 11956 Washington St., Wolcott, NY 14590 or to the Wolcott Civic Free Library, 5890 New Hartford St., Wolcott, NY 14590.