RAYMOND — Irene Laura Golding, 69, of Crockett Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at a Portland hospital.

Born and raised in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Jerold F. and Irene A. Pinette Scruton. Always a wonderful homemaker, she also worked as a parts and service clerk at a local marina. She loved watching sports of all different kinds, especially the Red Sox, and attended many games with her brother. She also loved bingo and her monthly outings with classmates. She enjoyed her cats, Lewis and Blake, and spending time making the best birthday dinners ever!

Irene was a strong, smart, caring person with an unmatched wit. She had an infectious laugh and a smile that would warm your heart. In the summer, she loved to go boating and loved hunting in the winter.

She was predeceased by her husband, James E. Golding Sr. in January 2000,

Surviving her are a son, Mark E. Golding of Raymond; a daughter, Marjorie A. Larrivee of Raymond; a brother, Paul Scruton of Avon Park, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all in Kansas; as well as many other family members and friends.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Online condolences, may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: The American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330.