Irene J. Meredith, 71, of West Grove, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late William and Jane Allaband Meredith. Irene was employed with Kennett High School as a French teacher and retired after a lifetime of service. She received her Master’s Degree in French from Millersville University. Irene was highly involved in high school theatre productions and Barley Sheaf Players a theatre company in Kennett Square. She enjoyed taking her class on trips to France. Irene loved anything French, teaching, children, her cats and all animals. She is survived by one nephew, William Skibinski; and one niece, Samantha Meredith Bhujel. She was predeceased by a brother, William Meredith and sister, Elizabeth Meredith. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.