Died peacefully on April 18, 2022 surrounded by her family at the Humber River Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Ross in 1979.
Loving mother of Ross and his wife Cheryl of Elmira, Sheila Gray of North York, Daphne Buckland and her Husband Ron of Etobicoke.
Cherished Grandmother of Charlene and husband Vern Lunz of Elmira, Leanne Gray and husband Iles Guran of Conestogo, Darian Fard of Missouri, U.S.A.
She will be deeply missed by her great grandchildren Nadia and Nicholas.
Irene will be fondly remembered by Sandra Gray of Conestogo.
Born in London, she survived the blitz during World War II. In 1945 she immigrated to Canada with her 3 year-old son by crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a convoy. Landing at Pier 21 in Halifax, they made their way by train to Kingston, Ontario where they stayed with her husband’s family until he returned from the war. She and Ross lived in various army bases across Canada finally settling in Downsview in 1963.
Irene had an endearing sense of humour and sharp wit. She was a devoted wife and mother who was a positive influence on all she met. She particularly thrived by helping raise Darian who lived with her and Sheila when she was in her eighties. She was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran church where she developed many friendships and assisted in the day care centre.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Ruby Gray Monday April 18th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario