Irene Ann Sanipass
1948-2020
ELSIPOGTOG, NB – Irene Ann Sanipass 72, of
Elsipogtog passed away at the Stella Maris Hospital in
Ste-Anne-de-Kent on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born in
Summerside, PEI she was the daughter of the late Matthew Peters and
late Ann Marie (Labobe) Peters. Irene was a spiritual
leader, Mi’kmaq Elder with the Indigenous Women of Wabanaki
Territory and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Richibucto Legion
Branch #30.
Irene will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 31 years,
Joseph John Sanipass; two daughters, Patsy Gavin (Danny) Paula Marie
Clory both of Lennox Island, PEI; three sons, Lenny Thomas (Jamie) of
Kelvin Grove, PEI, Randy Thomas, Joseph Thomas (Rhonda) both of Lennox
Island, PEI; Jeff, Mike and Brandi who were just like her own
children; thirty-four grandchildren, Denise, Davina, Brett, Brandon,
Molly, Skye, Starr, Jordan, Justin, Xavier, Daniel, Sierra, Paul,
Mackenzie, Alicia, (late) Jenna, Andrew, Carson, Alicia, TJ, Mark,
Anthony, Jeremiah, Ashley, Moin, Trish, Frances, Megan, Coulton,
Christal, Cheyenne, Katrina, Chad, late Dereka and many great
grandchildren. The family would also like to recognize
Irene’s first husband Joe Thomas
(Marlene).
She is also survived by three brothers, John Peters, Eugene
Peters (Sandra), Joseph Peters all of Lennox Island, PEI; Late Emmett
Peters and sister-in-law, Judy Peters of Afton, NS and many nieces and
nephews.
Irene’s first visitation will be held at her home
at 467 Main Street, Elsipogtog beginning on Friday at 4:00 pm until
Sunday at noon. Her second visitation will be held at 87
Oyster Trail Road, Lennox Island on Sunday beginning at 4:00 pm until
time of the service. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Anne’s Roman
Catholic Church, Lennox Island, PEI.
Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home
in Richibucto (523-4252).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Ann Sanipass 19482020..
Death notice for the town of: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick