MAYVILLE- Irene F. Tveter Maxwell, 91, of Mayville, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home, with family at her side.

She was born October 1, 1930, in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Trygve Norman and Margie Hinman Tveter.

Irene was a 1948 graduate of Pleasantville High School. She then earned a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Biology from Muskingum University in New Concord, OH. She was a homemaker, substitute teacher, and dog breeder for AKC Shelties, championship Keeshonds, and Corgis.

Irene was a long-time member of the Conewango Kennel Club where she was a past president, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield, NY, a past member of the Chautauqua Fire Department Auxiliary and a member of the AAUW (American Association of University Women).

She enjoyed animals, dog breeding, gardening, bird watching and spending time with family.

Irene is survived by her three children and their spouses eldest son Darrell Thomas Maxwell and his wife Suzie Maxwell of Houston Texas, daughter Mary Beth Maxwell Boyle & husband James E. Boyle of Stedman NY, and son Mark Maxwell & wife Tina Maxwell of Croton on Hudson, NY, her three adult grandchildren, Darrell Albert Maxwell, Noah John Maxwell, and Audrey Lynne Maxwell, and her loyal dog Chaz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband; John J. Maxwell, science teacher, whom she married June 18, 1949, in Pleasantville, NY, and her two brothers, Thomas Tveter and Ronald C. Tveter.

A private graveside service will be held in the Chautauqua Cemetery at this Thursday June 16 ^th at 10am. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield at a later date to be announced.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care (20 W. Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750), John J. Maxwell Memorial Scholarship for Science c/o Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (212 Lake Shore Drive West, Dunkirk, NY, 14048) or the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield (49 S. Portage St, Westfield, NY 14787).

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