CLARE, Millicent Irene
(Richardson)
Sydney
Millicent Irene Clare (Richardson) passed away at the Cove
Guest Home, Sydney on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
Irene was born in Broadview, Saskatchewan on January 20,
1922.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald; parents, Ellen
and Charles Richardson; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Bruce, George, and
Bill.
Irene is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Kirby) Applin,
Westmount; son, Michael (Madeleine Wilson), Almonte, Ont;
grandchildren, Tracy Applin, Terry Applin, Laura MacIsaac (Clare), and
Brian Clare; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews.
Irene spent many of her early years in Halifax, where she had
fond memories of growing up. After her father retired from the RCMP,
the family moved to Sydney. On April 29, 1942, she married Gerald.
Irene had close friendships with many people because of her caring
ways. She had a special relationship with her niece, Joy Clare, whom
she loved dearly.
Thank you to everyone at the Cove Guest Home for their care
and compassion. Special thanks to her caregivers, Debbie Bonnar and
Edie Smith, who became more than caregivers to Irene.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held
at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens on Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m., with
Archdeacon Brenda Drake officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cove Guest
Home.
Words of
comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail
sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Irene Clare – 1922-2017.source
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia
avis deces Irene Clare – 1922-2017- avis mortuaire Irene Clare – 1922-2017