Announcement of Death
Adeline “Dina” Irace 101, or the Anchorage Inn died soundly on October 11th in Newburyport with relatives at her side.
Biography
The child of Portland Italian immigrants, Dina was steeped in her native community. She taught school on Cliff Island in a one room building after graduating from Portland High School and Gorham Normal School with a B.A. in education. Dina had come to Casco Bay in 1944, where she met an Italian submariner named John Irace. Their engagement was so unique that it landed them in Portland Monthly Magazine. On Commercial Street, they ran Montebello Seafood Co., and together raised their family.
Hobbies
Dina lives life fully and with activity. She was a substitute teacher, realtor and Portland Toastmistress Club Member. She loved to bowl, was the first mate of their family boat Dina III and played violin. A lifelong aspiring entrepreneur, she started many businesses – none of which ever made it to the stage for an IPO.
Loved Ones
Predeceased by her devoted husband of 68 years, John Irace. She is also existed by her infants Domenic, and his girl Brianna of Stoughton. The late Mary Burke and Richard of Brockton; Anthony Cicchetti Sr, MD and spouse,Jasmin Sikora PhD from Sarasota Florida: Joanne TH Tibbetts,Lincoln RI Great grandmother to many going a few times around the sun as ‘GG’. Dina is also survived by: her 11 grandchildren John, Joe, Rick, Ann Nathan Andrea Christina Michael Mary Anna Regina; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services
Miller Funeral Home of Portland is both respected and elite to be serving the family. Dina’s obituary will be published in Bangor Daily News as well as on Legacy Obituaries along with other local directories if interest is searched by name & city.
Closing Thoughts
Everyone who ever met Dina got to know a bit of her special something,seen through the filter of sharp wit and brutal honesty. Always willing to give time, resources and advice she had a heart of gold. The devoted mother, devout Catholic and beloved figure in her community is survived by generations of offspring who remember Gertrude for always delivering love with a heavy dose of humor…and just as much food.
