Albany, NY - Irene V. Gilmore passed away Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was 93. Born on May 19, 1919 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Rose (Rock) Derlick, Sr. Irene graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1937 and Mildred Elly in 1938. She married Francis Gilmore on Sept. 28, 1941 and together they raised four children. Irene worked for the Harvey Co. in Saratoga Springs, as a secretary for General Electric in Schenectady and for many years as a clerk for NY State Dept. of Tax and Finance in Albany. She loved to read and took great interest in politics. Her greatest pleasure and enjoyment was spending time with her loving family. In addition to her husband Francis who passed away in 1976 and her parents, she is predeceased by two brothers, Nelson and Richard. Survivors include her children, Karen and Paula Gilmore both of Albany, Michael (Barbara) Gilmore of Greenville, SC and Steven Gilmore of Malta; two sisters, Evelyn Izzo of Saratoga Springs and Lorraine Fitzgerald of Ballston Spa; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 12noon Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will be at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.