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It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Irene Gladys Butcher (Pardy) on July 9, 2021, in her 85th year. Irene passed away peacefully at home with her 4 daughters by her side. Born in Englehart to the late John and Yvonne Pardy and later moved to North Bay where she met and married the love of her life. She married David Marle Butcher (predeceased 2009) on February 4,1961. They moved to Sudbury in 1965 and raised 4 daughters, Deborah Pighin (Aldo), Laurie Tremblay (Al), Sandra Lester and Shelley Wilkinson (Alan). Left heart broken and grieving their Nanny are her 11 grandchildren.  Keith O'Neill (Kyra), David O'Neill (Brooke), Tyler Tremblay (Kristy), Shaun O'Neill (Elizabeth), Amber O'Neill, Alisha Upton (Chris), Kurtis Lauzon, Kasandra Lauzon, Travis Lester (predeceased 2015), Kristopher Lauzon and Kathryn Lester. Was also blessed with 4 great grandchildren, Tori Tremblay, Hudson Lauzon, Bronson Tremblay, Brice Upton. Irene had 1 brother and 7 sisters. Leonard (predeceased), Ivy, Beatrice (Glen), Kathy (predeceased), Grace (predeceased), Alice, Julie (Bob), Yvonne (Jake) and many nieces and nephews. Irene worked at Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) until she retired in 1994 at the age of 57. She was a true matriarch and the strongest woman we ever knew. Our rock, our voice of reason and our friend.  Independent hard-working woman. She had an amazing eye and a knack for interior decorating, very crafty, could sew and make anything you could think of. Incredibly talented and could turn any house into a loving home. Irene loved the excitement of the casino and spent many long nights till the wee hours with her sisters by her side giggling and cheering each other on. Thanks to the Hospice Home Team and Bayshore Nurses for making our Mother’s last precious days more comfortable. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice would be appreciated. A private family service will be held in the R. J. Barnard Chapel, Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury on Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 at 1:30pm which is available to stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1626115003124846

 

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Provided by: Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home



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