Irene G Holdright
Holdright Irene G., age 90, of Bridgewater, NS passed away
peacefully in Halifax on December 7, 2021. Born in Pinehurst,
Lunenburg Co. NS., Irene was the daughter of the late Ralph and
Gertrude (Bruhm) McKean. Irene is survived by her sisters Betty
Spicer, Kingston, Ontario, Joanne Chiasson, Wentzell’s Lake;
daughter Yvonne (Blake) Hirtle, Wileville; sons Larry (Loretta),
Dartmouth, and Neily (Angela) Baker Settlement; grandchildren Valerie
Conrad, Timberlea, Janelle Frail, Upper Rawdon, Nicolas Frail,
Elmsdale, Matthew Holdright, Dartmouth, Mark Holdright, Dartmouth,
Jared Holdright, Chelsea, Devin Holdright, Conquerall Bank, and Ben
Holdright, West Clifford; great grandchildren Cale Conrad, Emma
Conrad, Aiden Frail, Jaden Holdright, Rowen Holdright and son-in-law
Mitchell Frail. Irene was predeceased by her husband Robert Holdright,
daughter Dianne Frail, Upper Rawdon, son-in-law Wally Crouse; brothers
Bruce, Douglas and Eugene all of Pinehurst. Irene married Robert
Holdright and moved to Caledonia at a young age of 19. Together they
raised 4 children and owned and managed several small businesses.
Irene enjoyed walking, cross country skiing, and riding her bicycle.
She was a long-time member of the United Church in Caledonia. In 2004
Irene moved to Bridgewater where she continued a good life enjoying
the amenities that Bridgewater had to offer. She will be sadly missed
by family and friends. Cremation has taken place under the direction
of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, NS. A graveside service will
be held on Monday, December13, 2pm at Highland Cemetery in Hibernia,
Queens co., NS. No flowers by request, donations may be made to
Halifax Hospice or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences at
www.corkumfuneralhome.ca
Proof of double vaccination and masks are required for
graveside service.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Holdright 1931 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Wileville, Province: Nova Scotia