It is with deep sadness that the family of Irene Turgeon announces that she died peacefully on November 22, 2020 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph and her eldest daughter Valerie. Irene will be sadly missed by her Daughter Sue (Hal), Sons Robert (Cathy) and Pat (Brenda) and Son-In-Law George. Extremely important in Irene’s life were her Grandchildren Andrew, Kyle, Jordan, Brandi, Ann, Sam, Jacob and Kaileigh, and Great Grandchildren Adaline and Alma. The Grandchildren will all miss their Nana.
Irene was born on April 13, 1927 in Vancouver. She completed all her schooling to become a teacher and moved to Eagle Bay BC for her first teaching job in 1947, running a one roomed school house. It was there she met her future Husband, Joseph Turgeon. In 1951 Irene moved to Kamloops to become a Registered Nurse. She graduated in 1954 and Nursed in Vancouver until she married Joseph on October 6, 1956. They lived together in Eagle Bay and had their four children. In 1965, the family all moved to Kamloops BC. Irene worked on the Psychiatric Ward at Royal Inland Hospital until forced retirement at 65. While retired, Irene developed a bit of the travel bug and fulfilled her dreams or traveling to Africa and to Europe for the Passion Play. She loved to sing and always had at least one choir on the go. Later in retirement, she moved to a Condominium in Maple Ridge to be near a Sister. When she needed a little more support, she moved in with Valerie and her family, and then spent her last years in West Vancouver with Sue and her family.
Irene was a kind and caring, but strongly independent, woman who always had a meal and a bed for anyone she found in need. She will be remembered for her spontaneous singing, piano playing, morning coffee with The Province, single glass of white wine, and endless jigsaw puzzles. The dogs will all miss her table handouts.
Due to the Covid-19 situation, and the present gathering restrictions, there will be no public funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Donations, if desired, can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Irene Anne Turgeon Raftery Sunday November 22nd 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Vancouver, Province: Colombie britanique