Irene (Bresnick) Silin

Irene Bresnick Silin, of Falmouth, Maine, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away on December 29, 2020 at 91 years old.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Morton Sheldon Silin, and by her two loving children and their spouses, Sheryl and Mark Perechocky, and Steven Silin and Diane Lukac. She was the proud grandmother to 3 grandchildren, David (and Miriam) and Andrew (and Salma) Perechocky and Jonathan Silin, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Irene, daughter to Barnet and Clara (Dashever) Bresnick, was born on June 12, 1929, and was raised in Mattapan, MA. She received her Bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Masters degree from Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work. After graduation, she worked in the field of social work for a couple of years, but later devoted herself full-time to raising her children. Subsequently, Irene worked at Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale, MA as manager of the Gift Shop for several years.

Irene enjoyed travel, tennis, bridge, knitting and reading. However, she was happiest spending time with her family.

Private graveside services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Center Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.