Irene Carnahan (Honey), 86 of Ware passed away peacefully Monday, March 4 at Baystate Hospital in Springfield with her loving family by her side.

Irene was a hairdresser in her younger years. She later retired from Monson Developmental Center. Honey always started her day having breakfast at Crystal’s with her very special friend Donald School from Springfield and friends Kenny and Roy.

Always available for family and friends to give a ride or do a favor, she loved to be out and about. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Honey leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Sandy Renaud of Ware and her companion Barry Roberts of Amherst; two grandchildren Dan Polak and his wife Jen of Ware and Amy Mitchell of Amherst and two great-grandchildren Emma Polak and Michael Polak who were the Sunshine of her life. Also known as “Auntie Rene” she leaves her niece Allison Lattanzio of Westborough, nephews J. Peter Posk of Maine and Michael Posk of Mansfield and their families. Honey also leaves Donna Pilkington of East Douglas and her family. Donna was like a daughter, best friend and so much more.

A graveside gathering at Gethsemane Cemetery in Athol will be held on Friday, March 22nd at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, MA