GIBBONS, Florence Irene (nee Craig)
1914 – 2014
Passed away peacefully with family beside her on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at the age of 100, in Ottawa’s Laurier Manor. Wife of the late John Gibbons (d.2000). Devoted mother of Joan, Allan, Marilyn, Jim, Anne, Ken and the late Ruth. Beloved matriarch of 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her 5 siblings. Throughout her life, Irene resided in Haileybury, Matachewan, Sudbury, Whitefish, Admaston and Renfrew. While continuing to devote much of her time to her large family, Irene was well known for her community work, kindness and compassion. In Sudbury and Admaston, she was a stalwart member of the United Church Women’s Institute. Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Private Interment at Admaston Cemetery in the spring. Irene had the rare ability to make friends easily wherever she went, many of whom became life-long correspondents. Her presence will be deeply missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Admaston United Church or a charity of your choice.