December 23, 2012

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  —  Irene M. Ginger, 89, of Watertown, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 23, at Samaritan Keep Home. She formerly lived at 741 Cadwell St. and had resided at Angel's Inn for three years.

Graveside committals will be in Glenwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are with Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown.

Born May 4, 1923, in Freeland, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Anna Adams, she grew up in Deferiet and graduated from Carthage High School. 

She married John J. Ginger on July 29, 1942 at St. Rita's Church, Deferiet, and he died on October 26, 1991.

Irene was a homemaker and was a communicant of Holy Family Church. 

She enjoyed bowling and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald S. and wife, Barbara, Ginger, N. Syracuse, and Theodore "Ted" Ginger and companion, Cynthia Collins, Dexter; a daughter, Elaine Marie Ginger, Oakland, Caif.; her granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Ginger, NYC; a sister, Marie Pais, Deferiet; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donations in her name may be made to Holy Family Church, 129 Winthrop St., Watertown, NY 13601. 

Condolences to the family may be made at www.cummingsfuneral. com.

Information provided by Cummings Funeral Service and Newzjunky.com, Watertown