IRENE THERESIA LINDSAY (STEVENS)

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IRENE THERESIA LINDSAY (nee STEVENS) Irene was born on May 18, 1921 in Brandon, Manitoba and died peacefully on April 1, 2011 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Irene was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) in 1978. She was the youngest of four siblings raised by her mother Marie and was also predeceased by her brothers Jim and George. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters and sons-in-law Roberta Tucker (Gary), Donna Marsh (Chris), Lori Guertin (Phil); grandchildren Cameron Tucker, Caitlin Tucker (Chris), Ryan Marsh (Roberta), Dylan Marsh (Paola), Leanne Chetyrbok (Ryan), Sean Guertin (Allison) and Cole Guertin, and by her great-grandchildren Ryden, Reghan and Rhea Marsh. Reenie will be deeply missed by her sister Georgina Stevens; sisters-in-law Thelma Stevens and Jean Lindsay and by numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was a music lover, beginning her singing career with the Four Belles who performed at the Beacon Theatre in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was a lifetime member of the Sweet Adelines Assiniboine Chorus and developed many lasting friendships through this organization. She also sang in the Sparling United Church Choir and Stradbrook Seniors' Choir. Over the years Irene applied her creative talent as a seamstress to many Halloween costumes, bridal gowns and bridesmaids' dresses for each of her daughter's weddings, as well as costuming for church and Sweet Adeline productions. Her Barbie doll ensembles were the hit of many a church bizarre table. She was employed in fabric sales with the T. Eaton Company for almost 30 years. After retirement, Irene enjoyed travels to Hawaii, Florida, various cruises and casino trips where she left her monetary donations . Irene had many happy memories of summer vacations at the cottage at Laclu, Ontario with family and friends, as well as her beloved collie dogs, Stormy and then Bambi. A favourite pastime there was the daily Scrabble game. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street with the Rev. Scott MacAuley officiating. Sincere thanks are extended to Irene's friends at Lion's Place, her Sparling Church family and the staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their care and concern over the past months. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irene's memory may be made to Sparling United Church, 1490 Burrows Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2X 0S8, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. Sing your way home at the close of the day Sing your way home, drive the shadows away Smile every mile for wherever you roam It will brighten your road; it will lighten your load, If you sing your way home. - (trad.) author unknown Funeral Home Crematorium 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample parking behind the building. Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 09, 2011