Irvin passed on Monday, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, and is now at peace and with God. He leaves behind his loving and adoring wife Helen, and daughters, Linda, Stella, Gloria, Carol, and late son Stephen. Granddaughters Allison, Jessa, and Stella Maria, as well as late grandson Glen, and great grandchildren Bronwyn and Jack.

Irvin spent over 40 years dedicating his career to State Farm Insurance in Canada, and operated his own agency, after emigrating from England to Canada with the family in 1970. He was a fierce advocate for education and adventure. He was a man of few words, and when he spoke, his words would weigh in. He loved music and travel, and was never shy to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, which would sometimes make Helen blush. His love of the water brought Irvin and Helen all over the world, and when they weren’t traveling, they enjoyed many days at their lakefront cottage in the Kawarthas, where he loved fishing and playing cards, as well as enjoying Quarter Horse and Standard horse claiming at the local Ontario race tracks.

We will remember him with the utmost joy and love in our hearts, and fond memories that we can all look back on with respect, honor, gratitude, and adoration. We love you Papa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church food bank., Pickering, ON.

A service will be held on Monday December 11, at St Paul’s on The Hill Anglican Church, Pickering 1:30-2pm Visitation 2pm- Service Below are links to the live stream service starting at 2pm. Below is a link to donate to the St, Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank.

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsum17AVYbckhE473d1cXSQ/live https://braecroft.net/SPTV

https://www.stpaulsonthehill.com/work-with-us