Iris M. (Perry) Mongeau, of Melrose, formerly of Malden, died on Feb. 15, 2016 at the age of 96. Iris was born in Ballincollig, County Cork, Ireland, and raised in Malden where she graduated from the Chevrus High School. She resided in Malden until 1953 and the past 63 years in Melrose, most recently at the Fitch Home. Iris was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Church and St. Mary's Ladies Sodality in Melrose for many years. She enjoyed creative work, including beautifully refinishing furniture, and she liked to go to and take others out to restaurants. Iris loved reading. It was her window to the world and source of countless conversations with her family. Iris was the beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Mongeau for 63 years. Loving mother of Eileen Hinchey of Melrose, Jeanne Barthelmes of Peabody, Rita Mongeau Moore of Melrose, Rick Mongeau of Wellesley, Stephen Mongeau of Chelmsford, David Mongeau of Ohio, Peter Mongeau of Melrose and the late Katherine Kelly. Devoted sister of the late Olive Kinnon & her late husband Raymond. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, Feb. 18th from 6-8PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 19th at 10AM, followed by A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 11:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Melrose Public Library, 69 W. Emerson St., Melrose, MA 02176.