Irene L. (Cole) Haskell

Irene Haskell, age 81, of North Berwick, passed away Thursday, February 5th 2025 at Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Sanford, ME with her family by her side after a courageous five-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Irene was born November 16, 1943 to Carl Cole, Sr. and Fannie (Rose) Cole, attending North Berwick Schools.  She was a stay-at-home mom to her three children, Vickie, Dwayne and Stacy.  Irene’s life revolved around her family. For many years, she volunteered at Wells Elementary where her eldest grandchildren attended.  She was lovingly known as “Mammie”.   Irene enjoyed doing crafts and playing cards with her friends; spending time with her cousin, Dottie Shaw, going out to eat and shopping.  Irene so enjoyed her little dog, Buddy.

She was sadly predeceased by her son, Stacy Haskell, her brother Gene Cole and his wife Althea;  Surviving is her daughter Vickie Ford and husband Larry of Wells; son, Dwayne Haskell and partner Rebecca Clark of Sebago; Stacy’s partner, Melanie Taylor of North Berwick; 8 grandchildren, Shamarae Ford (Daniel), Brittany Heaward (George) Brody Ford, Terrin Haskell (Katie) Joshua Booth, Braden Haskell (Jordan), Katrina Haskell, Shelby Taylor (Carley) and 10 great-grandchildren, Jayde, Kayden, Devyn, Kenley, Berkley, Hailey, Penelope, Lakota, Carter and Tucker.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Pinnacle for the loving care their mom and “Mammie” received while in their care.

At Irene’s request, there will be no public services.  Friends who wish may contribute to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.    Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, ME.  Condolences may be made at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com

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