Northborough – Irmgard Cone, a longtime resident of Northborough, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Irma, as she was lovingly called, was born and raised in Germany, a daughter to Johannes and Karoline (Bressan) Mutschler. In 1958, Irma relocated to the United States. In 1962, Irma relocated to Northborough where she has since resided.
For 26 years Irma worked at Data General in Southborough; many of which she was employed as an inspector.
Irma loved her family and looked forward to hosting holiday events in her home. She also cherished her annual trips to Aruba and enjoyed listening to German music.
Surviving Irma are her four children, Karola G. Murray and her husband David M. of Pleasant Garden, NC, Barbara I. O’Brien of Hudson, MA, Roland T. Cone III and his wife Claire of W. Brookfield, MA and John T. Cone and his wife Susan of Northborough. She also leaves 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, two sisters Elfriede Richardson of Waltham, MA and Hildagard Rehm of Germany, nieces and nephews. Irma was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Roland T. Cone, Jr, a grandson Thomas A. O’Brien III, a great-granddaughter Charlie Bednarz and a son-in-law Thomas A. O’Brien, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA. Irma will be privately laid to rest in Bourne National Cemetery.
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