SMITH, Irene
1939 – 2021
Irene Elizabeth Smith, 82, of Larder Lake, passed away on September 7, 2021. She passed peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Scleroderma.
She was born to parents Adelard and Alda (nee Gagnon) on May 10, 1939 in Larder Lake. Irene was known for her vibrant personality, classy wardrobes, stylish hair, and natural beauty. She was selfless, caring, and always ready to help those in need. Irene was devoted to her family and her volunteering.
Irene met Donald M Smith in Toronto in 1968. They married on August 22, 1970. Together they raised 1 child, Kyra.
Irene Dedicated 29 years to the Royal Bank and was able to happily retire, travel, and spend time enjoying life and the people she dearly loved.
Irene is survived by her loving Husband Donald M Smith, Daughter Kyra, Son-in-law Patrick Daigle, Sister Mary Rose Demers (nee Charron), Husband Donald Demers, Sister Diane Sacher (nee Charron), and Diane’s son Jason McGraw.
Also left to mourn are Nieces Gayle Veinot (nee Charron), Janet Charron, and many more nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her Mother and Father Alda and Adelard Charron, Brothers James, Wilfred, Fernand, Yvon, and Sister Collette.
The family is eternally thankful to the Victoria Order of Nurses for the kindness, dignity, and grace they provided for Irene during her palliative care.
Due to Covid-19, a private celebration of life will be held in Larder Lake.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Larder Lake Branch 293 in her name.
To share condolences online visit Irene’s obituary on the French’s Funeral Home website.
Till we met again. OXO
1939 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de SMITH Irene 1939 2021..
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