Obituary of Mrs. Irene Emily Blacoe (née Jones)

Peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital with family at her side on August 11, 2023 at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of over 61 years to the late Bill.  Loving mother of Janice (Bob) Wheeler, Karen (Jack) Dickie, Brenda (Sean) McNama, Wendy Blacoe, Ken (Rita) Blacoe, Bonny (Rob) Langille, Robin (Peter) Blesse, and Jeff (Pauline) Blacoe.  Cherished Nain to Maureen, Heather, Melissa, John, Trevor, Erin, Amanda, Andy, Colin, Andrea, Matthew, Elizabeth, Katy, Tom, Taylor, Evan, Adam, Nathan and Emily, and Super Nain to 16 incredible great grandchildren.  Predeceased by her sister Hilda White and brother Leonard Jones, she will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews both in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Born and raised in Bangor, Saskatchewan, and always a farm girl at heart, Irene was also a proud RCAF wife for 13 years as well as dedicated volunteer for Blood Services, The Salvation Army and many other causes. Irene remained active, enjoying gardening, bowling and crafting, and above all else, spending time with her family.

Most importantly, Irene's success in life is best measured by the many people she leaves behind who love her.