Irene Marion Kirkham
May-18-1918 - November-04-2020
Loading...
A
Al Armstrong posted a condolence
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Brent and Bill, so sorry to hear about your mother.
J
Jerry and Sherry Strong posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
All our love to Bill, Brent and families. Irene was such an inspiring, loving woman. Her love of life was second to none. We loved getting to visit her and always just planned to just drop by and say hello, but would be there for 4 hours listening to her stories! Her knowledge of the Strong family was incredible. We always called her the Matriarch of The Strong Clan! We miss her terribly. Hugs to everyone.
C
Catherine Orfald posted a condolence
Monday, November 16, 2020
My sincere condolences Brent and family. Irene was a remarkable woman. What a beautiful and loving message she left. My thoughts are with you all.
J
John Harper posted a condolence
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Brent and Bill, so sorry to hear about your mother. I remember being at your house when you lived around the corner from us on Thom Street and then in later years seeing your Mom at various family gatherings. I know our mother (Jeanette) always enjoyed getting together with Irene at the “Cousins Lunches”. Again, our sincerest condolences.
John and Sue Harper
D
Doreen Richmond posted a condolence
Saturday, November 14, 2020
We are all truly heartbroken at the news or Irene’s passing, she was A wonderful sister-in-law and beloved aunt and great aunt our most sincere condolences Bill, Brent and families, love Aunt Doreen, Janice, Marion, Jim and family
R
Randy and Janice Gordon posted a condolence
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Brent, Bill and families
We were so sorry to hear about Irene. She was a remarkable lady! Our deepest condolences to you all
Randy and Janice Gordon
J
John Schweighardt posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
What a beautiful message she left with you to pass on. I was glad to have met Irene and enjoy that Thanksgiving dinner with with the four of us some years ago.
My condolences to you Brent and Cathy. God speed Irene.
J
Joyce Kirkham posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Sending our love and prayers to Brent, Cathy, Bill, Joanne and family truly a sad day for your families but what wonderful memories you have made to comfort you all.
Aunt Rene was such a special warm loving lady and I too will miss her.
With deepest sympathies
Joyce Kirkham and Mark Tritton
Melinda, Jonathan and Andrew Kirkham
J
Judy Wheeler posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Brent and Bill and families. Irene was a very special lady whom I loved dearly. I have known her all my life having grown up on Thom Street. She had a way of making everyone feel special and always had a smile, a hug and lots of stories. Irene always made my day when she would come to the pancake house. She loved and was so proud of her family. Irene will be remembered fondly and will be missed.
Preston Rosedale posted a condolence
Monday, November 9, 2020
Sending our most sincere condolences to the entire family, for your loss is profound. Irene was a true matriarch of your family, she gave each of you something to carry on her legacy, when you are ready to go forward, you will make her proud.
S
Sue and John Nibourg, posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Irene was such a wonderful classy lady. She will be missed. We always enjoyed our visits at family gatherings
Hugs to all
Sue and John Nibourg, and family
A
Alvin Paul posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
We are sending along our sympathies to Brent and Bill and their families on the loss of your mom. We fondly remember your mom coming to our home (which your dad built on McLean Blvd) with a beautiful chocolate layer cake to celebrate the birth of our first daughter in 1966. What an act of kindness!
Alvin and Isobel Paul
P
Pauline Williams posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
What a wonderful lady and remarkable life. Sincere condolences Brent and Bill and all your family on your loss. I fondly remember your Mom and Dad’s visits to our home, sitting in the kitchen that was lovingly crafted by “Kirkham” hands. Sincerely Pauline Kolarik Williams
B
Bud Van Alstine 47ddh posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Irene was such a class act. She was as fine a person as I have ever known. My condolences to her family. Surely the treasure of her long life will be a balm for her loss and may your memories of her ease the pain of her passing.
Bud Van Alstine
J
Joanne Hollywood posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Condolences to you all. Your love and support allowed Irene to live her life the way she wanted in her own home which she loved. Irene was a wonderful remarkable woman. I am sure that, along with you, hundreds of people have fond memories of Irene. I know I do. She will be missed. RIP. Joanne Hollywood
C
Cathy Buffam posted a condolence
Sunday, November 8, 2020
My deepest condolences to Brent, Cathy, Bill, Joanne and family. Irene was a woman.
Cathy Buffam
J
Janet Darby posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Bill, Joanne & family, Brent & Cathy, sorry to here of Irene's passing. Thinking of everyone at this difficult time.
L
Leona Herns posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. A truly wonderful lady.
J
John McKenty posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to Irene's family. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many.
G
Greg and Karen Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Dearest Brent, Cathy and family...Greg and I are thinking of you during this sad time. We'll never forget how your faces lit up telling stories of your mother and how spunky she was! You and Cathy took such great care of her and she was so proud of you both! Take care...love Karen and Greg Wilson
G
Gerda Van Wingerden posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
As a member of RTO Gail Thomas and I had the pleasure of many visits to Irene’s home. She always shared many stories of her different experiences. My favourite was of when she taught at Haida Gwaii. One day she came home for lunch and her host had cooked fish heads. She followed his example to eat this including the eyeball. She thought if he can do this so can I. What a great lady! On our visits Irene always wanted to know what was going on in our lives. She was a great listener. We always enjoyed our visits. My condolences to her family and friends. She will definitely be missed.
G
Gail Thomas posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
This very special lady was the most senior member of the Lanark District RTO (Retired Teachers of Ontario) organization. She vigorously rang the old-fashioned school bell at our annual "To Hell With the Bell!" brunch to celebrate the first day of non-school for us.
After enjoying wonderful birthday visits with her for years, it was heart-breaking that the pandemic prevented such close contact. I shall never forget her welcoming smiles, her interesting stories, her hearty laugh, her wisdom and kindness, and her sincere hugs and cheek kisses.
She will be greatly missed by so many people, not only her family and friends in the Perth area, but also by her brother in California, and her friends in Haida Gwaii.
Thank you for being you Irene. I pray that we will meet again someday. XO
M
Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
My sincere sympathy to Irene's family. She was truly one amazing lady! I really enjoyed our visits each year at our Sept 'To Hell With The Bell' Teachers Breakfast at Timber Run. Irene was one of a kind. Her conversations were always interesting with that special twinkle in her eyes. I feel fortunate to have visited Irene at her home on her birthday. May all of your precious memories help to console you as you grieve and celebrate Irene's life. Blessings
P
Pat Barker posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Ron & Pat Barker, Anne Paul, Dan & Jen & family
W
Wanda and Dennis Cordick posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Wanda and I are very saddened that Irene has left us. She was such a very special, interesting, loving individual. We have no doubt she is in Heaven with the love of her life, Bob.May she rest in peace. God bless.
C
Carolyn Jordan posted a condolence
Saturday, November 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to you all and may your memories be with you always.
Carolyn
V
Valerie flieler posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
Such a lovely tribute to a wonderful lady. She brought so much love and happiness to everyone she knew and whose lives she touched. We will miss her terribly. She was a remarkable Aunt. Condolences to Brent, Bill and your families.
Valerie, Jim Flieler and family
L
Linda Kirkham posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
My condolences to all Irene,s family, she was a great lady and what I heard a wonderufll teacher..she will be truly missed.
M
Mary Lou Goodacre posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
Each time I walked through her front door and saw that beautiful smile, I always felt that I was home. Thank you for sharing her with me; my life was enriched by her kindness and zest for life. Rest In Peace Aunt Irene; until we meet again.
Love to all, Cormy
s
steve hannah posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
I'm sorry to hear of Irene's passing, but now,she's in the arms of God
D
Don & Norma Cooke posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
So sorry to hear this sad news. To use Irene^s words , she lived a grand life. The most incredible, inspiring , knowledgeable person I ever met with a passion for life second to none. She gave her all to her country, family, friends & neighbours. Her sense of humour was infectious & I personally learned so much from her about my Dad who also served in WWII. To all who loved her we send our sincere sympathy, what a legacy she left for you ! RIP dear Irene
R
Rosetta McInnes posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
What a wonderful lady. Got to know her through the Kirkham reunion, educational lunches and then interviewed her last year for a book the Lanark Archives was writing. She will be greatly missed for her wisdom and her sense of humor. I am proud to have known her and to the family my condolences as you have lost a very special lady. May she rest easy in God's home
B
Brian and Barb Day posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
Bill, Joanne and family, Brent and Cathy: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was very lucky that all of you took such good care of her to enable her to remain at home.
Brian and Bar
S
Suzanne Bourbonnais posted a condolence
Friday, November 6, 2020
Irene held a special place in our hearts at Community Home Support Lanark County. She will be fondly remembered for being so gracious and kind. We will miss her immensely.
K
The family of Irene Marion Kirkham uploaded a photo
Friday, November 6, 2020
/tribute-images/cropped/378/Irene-Kirkham.jpg
Please wait
