Audrey Josephine (Francis) Irving
1924-2019
Audrey Josephine (Francis) Irving – 94,
Truro, passed away peacefully, with loving family at her side, on
Saturday evening, May 18, 2019, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro.
Born in New Glasgow, she was the youngest child of the late Joseph
Francis, a former New Glasgow Chief of Police, and Mary Anne
O’Handley.
Audrey was the last surviving member of her
immediate family and was predeceased by her husband of 50 years,
Russell Irving; daughter, Heather Barclay; sisters, Isabel Marie, Ida
and Jenny; brothers, Tommy, Jimmy, Adrian, William David
“Billy”, William Charles.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Charles
Barclay, Truro; granddaughter, Tracy (Bob) Ross, Manganese Mines;
grandson, John Barclay, Truro; great grandchildren, Chris, Noah and
Ben Ross; great-great grandchildren, Riley and Charlotte Ross; nieces,
Gail Gill, Ontario; Faye Francis-Draper, Truro; nephew, Layne Francis,
Chester.
Audrey attended St. John the Baptist Roman
Catholic School in New Glasgow for 10 years. She loved to skate,
dance, do theatre and bake. She attended Mass regularly at Sacred
Heart Roman Catholic Church, Millbrook, until her health no longer
allowed her to leave her home.
Special thanks are extended to Dr. Slipp and his
staff, Jennifer Gill (VON), Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, Truro,
and special friend, Dawn MacLean. We would also like to thank the
entire staff at Cedarstone Enhanced Care for your care, concern and
love; Audrey loved each of you.
Honouring Audrey’s wishes, there will
be a Mass said in her memory at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic
Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro, in the near future. Private
interment will be held in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 125
Robie Street, Truro. If so desired, donations in Audrey’s
memory to Immaculate Conception Parish or Victorian Order of Nurses
are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall
– Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Audrey’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Isaiah 43:2 “When
thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the
rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the
fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon
thee. Do not be afraid for I am with you
always.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Audrey Josephine Francis Irving 19242019..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia