Irene, we've known each other for decades and I will miss our stimulating conversations on a multitude of topics, your awesome sense of humour, your creative out-of-the-box thinking and views but mostly your friendship. So grateful and blessed to have shared so much with you. Thank you for always "being you" and for the gift of authenticity and friendship. Rest in peace my dear friend - always in my heart.
My heart sank when I received word of Irene's passing. We had last spoken several months ago. Yes, she was a person of integrity and intelligence, and so witty! And indeed, courageous. So pleased to have known her.......dear Irene.....
I have known Irene since 1971...that's more than 50 years. We lost touch for a while, but she reached out a few months ago and we had some good conversations. At that time she was struggling with many issues.Then, when I called a few weeks ago, her message box was full. I am sorry I did not get to have a final chat with her. May she rest in peace!
So sad to hear of Irenes’ passing. We have missed her posting of beautiful flowers on Facebook. Rest in peace.
Irene and I met when she came to Cobourg to teach English at the West Collegiate in the early seventies. We soon became friends, Over the years we kept in touch .When Irene moved back to Toronto, she would come back to Cobourg for visits, and reminisce about the wonderful years she spent in Cobourg and the lasting friendships she had made.