Anita Ireland Obituary
We bid farewell to Anita Ireland (Fort Fairfield, Maine), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 17, 2026 at the age of 68. Anita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita Ireland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry T. Deschesne and Jacqueline F. Deschesne (Greenier); and her sister Harriet N. Strout. She is survived by: her sons, James R. Thomas of Claremont, NH and Joseph P. Thomas of Auburn; her siblings, Thomas (Naida Deschesne), William J. (Diane Deschesne), James (Betty Deschesne), Peter (Irma Deschesne), John (Diane Deschesne), Helen Stetson of Mars Hill, Ann (Mike Hayes), Mary (Greg Michaud), New Brunswick and Joan (David Widmer); and her friend Lisa Dorr of Sumter, SC. She is also survived by five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
