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Irene Carey, the owner of Dairy Maid Ice Cream in New Bedford, passed away on Sunday. The following was posted to Dairy Maid Ice Cream’s Facebook page:
“Dear family, friends, and customers,
On September 29th, our owner Irene Carey passed away. For those of you who don’t know, Ms. Carey has been battling lung cancer for the past 2 years. These past couple of years have been some of the most difficult years we have ever experienced and we can’t thank you enough for all your continued support through it all. Anyone who knew Ms. Carey knows what an amazing mother, daughter, grandmother, and boss she was with an incredible sense of humor. I Colleen Sylvia) have run this business alongside my mother for the past 33 years. My sons and I are very proud to continue something that is very special to our family. Rest In Peace Irene Carey, you will forever be in our hearts❤️”
