Irene F.

(Venezia) Dublin

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to a memorial Service for Irene Dublin on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 A.M. in the First Baptist Church of Saugus, 105 Main St., Saugus, Following the service a repast and celebration of her life will be held at Community Brotherhood-Lynn, 15 Coburn St., Lynn.

Irene "Renee" Venezia-Dublin was born on January 29, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Michael and Florence Venezia. Growing up in Chelsea, she attended Shurtleff Elementary School and later Chelsea High School. After moving to Lynn in 1989, she continued her work as a foster parent, a role she first embraced in Chelsea. Alongside her husband Tommie, she has fostered over 300 children since 1984.

Renee cherished family time and enjoyed camping trips, vacations, painting, ceramics, cooking, and listening to gospel and R&B music. She volunteered for West Lynn Pop Warner for many years when her children were younger. Renee was a fun-loving prankster, always making others laugh.  She was full of life and had a heart of gold.  She passed away peacefully at home in Lynn, Massachusetts, on May 4, 2024.

She is survived by her husband, Tommie Lee Dublin, and their children Jason, Dynasty, William, Kyleigh, and Micah. She is also survived by her sisters Michele DeJesus and Maureen Bubluski. Predeceased by her daughters Maria and Judianne Venezia, she leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and the many foster children she cared for. Renee will be remembered as a mother to many, known for her generous heart and vibrant spirit. Her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the countless lives she touched.

Should friends desire, contributions in Irene's name may be made to Fostering Hope New England, 14 Imperial Pl, #202, Providence, RI 02903 or by visiting: https://www.fosteringhope.org/give