IRENE MONTGOMERY

IRENE MONTGOMERY January 13, 1928 – August 1, 2023 In loving memory of Irene Montgomery who passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023 after a short illness. Daughter of the late Earle and Agnes Nevills of Mindemoya. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Bill Montgomery, in 2001. Loving mother of Randy (Sandy predeceased), Ruth (Terry Sagle), Paul, Bill (Lee predeceased) and Mary (Mario De Paolis). Proud grandmother of Patricia (Mike Picard), Joshua (predeceased), Mitchell (Jessica), Kenley (Tyler Lampman) and Marina. Loving great-grandmother to Belle, Anna and Carver. Irene is survived by her brother Charlie (Faye) Nevills and predeceased by siblings, Harry (Jean), Jim (Donna), Helen MacLean (Rod), Bob (Lois), Florence Callaghan (Keith) and Ronnie. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene was an avid card player and enjoyed playing cards and board games with her family, especially her grandkids. She was well respected in the card playing community and played euchre and cribbage until very recently. Christmas was always at Grandma’s house, no matter the grandkids’ age. Family was most important to her. Irene spent many hours quilting and knitting, keeping her family in socks, mittens and quilts. She also donated may knitted and crocheted items to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary. Irene was a member of the Big Lake Women’s Institute for many years. The family would like to thank the home care team, Dr. O’Connor and all of the staff at the Mindemoya Hospital for the excellent care of our mom. In memory of Irene, donations may be made to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxilliary. Visitation was held at Simpson Funeral Home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral was on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 11 am, burial followed at Grimesthorpe Cemetery.