IRENE LETANDRE

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IRENE LETANDRE Peacefully, on August 16, 2000, at her residence with her family at her side, Irene went home to be with Jesus. Irene was born on February 29, 1920. She is survived by her daughters, Eileen Stagg (Albert), Mildred Gould (Donald) one son Archie Letandre (Valerie) and Francis McLean (whom she raised as her own) sister Priscilla Thompson (Roy) brother Steve McLean; brother-in-law Henry George Anderson; sister-in-law Ida McLean, Sarah Plantz, Shirley Homeniuk, Christine McKenzie, Richard, Karen and Sheila McLean (whom she considered her children) and many special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Her grandchildren, Gail (Rudy), Adrienne (Lloyd), Leon (Claudine), Debbie (Robert), Dollard (Dianne), Maureen (Gerard), Denise, Ira (Angie), Desmond (Brenda), Andrea (Darren), Daphne (Robert), Elizabeth (Walter), Derrick (Sherri), Lela (Michael), Kelly (Carol), Alfred (Cathy), Seeta (Steve), Tillie (Jeff), Vera (Rob), Rocky (Joelle), Carol, Arlene, Brian, Elise, Jonathon, Kerri, Jerrod, Taylor-Irene; 56 great-grandchildren and eight great great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred Henri "Hiebert" on April 21, 1998; her parents, Robert and Sarah McLean; sisters, Eva, Louisa, Sylvia, Marianne, Bella and brothers, Allan and Noel; son Clifford; granddaughter Mary-Lou; great-grandson John and great great-grandson Kain. Irene was born on February 29, 1920 and resided in Fairford all her life. She married Wilfred on August 8, 1938. Together they shared 59 years of happiness raising their family and working side by side on their cattle ranch. Irene enjoyed being out in the hayfield or in her garden. Many hours were spent in her vegetable and flower gardens. It was for this reason she earned her pet name "my Ladybug", from her husband. She served as councillor for 18 years. During her time on council, Irene travelled by horse or by foot when she was needed and continued to help others throughout her life. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her sense of humour remained with her to the end. She loved to share laughs with her grandchildren and always knew how to brighten up their day. Nanny, Your life was like the rose in full bloom The beauty shone through with every action, word and deed Your courage and strength of character like a mountain with no peak too high you could not climb Your sense of humour that filled our hearts, lifted our spirits No boundaries, No words left unspoken The wisdom in the teachings and the stories you shared will carry us through in our journey The memories we will treasure until we meet again You were our pillar of strength We love you Nan. Moms life was the living testament of the Beatitudes. A prayer service will be held on Sunday, August 20 at the Ashern Gospel Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Father Ron McCullough officiating. Requiem mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Helens Anglican Church, Fairford, Man. Interment to follow. Pallbearers will be her son and grandsons, Archie Letandre, Leon Stagg, Dollard Gould, Ira Stagg, Desmond Gould, Derrick Gould. Crossbearer will be Francis McLean. Honorary pallbearers are her sons-in-law, Donald Gould, Albert Stagg; her grandsons, Rocky Plantz, Alfred Plantz, Kelly Woodhouse, Rob Veroneau; her nephews, Robert, Chris, Allan, Gordon, Jacob, John and Raymond McLean. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Piesas and the nursing staff at Lakeshore General Hospital. We would like to thank Nans granddaughters for the love and support shown to her. Daphne, Denise, Sheila and Selena, we love you, job well done. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern - Lundar 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2000