Passed peacefully away at Pleasant View Towers, St. John’s, in the presence of her family. Left with fond and loving memories, sons Fred (Kathy) and Jeff (Dale); daughter Heather Lannon (Ray); grandchildren Steven Lannon (Kimberley Johnson), Stacey Dean (Brandon), and Tisha Carruthers (Connor); great-grandson Ethan Dean; brothers George Chafe (Joyce) and Cyril Chafe (Marion); sister Elsie Chafe; and special relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Frederick (Ted); sisters Dorothy McCabe (John), Dulcie Butler (Kevin), and Nina Chafe; brothers Donald Chafe (Margarite) and Alfred Chafe (Rita). Irene will be fondly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time at the cabin, and she loved to share a hot cup of tea with family and friends. Her warm smile and kind heart will live on in her children and grandchildren. Special thanks to the professionals at Pleasant View Towers for their kindness, care, and compassion. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation Wednesday, January 31 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Thursday, February 1, at 11 am. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made in Irene’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Newfoundland or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Carnell’s Funeral Home
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Heather, Fred, Jeff
So sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. She was a sweet lady and I have fond memories of the good times at the cabin with her and Uncle Ted.
Heather, so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather, we send our deepest condolences to you and your family, may your wonderful memories help you through this very difficullt time.
We extend our most sincere condolences to Irenes’ entire family . I smile as I remember how much she enjoyed her desserts and tea when she would come with Heather and Ray to visit us. Always a soft spoken gentle woman filled with gratitude for the simplest things . May the memories you share together be a reminder that she will never be far from your hearts. Thinking of you all and sharing in your sorrow during this sad and difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that absent from the earth , present with the Lord .
To Stacey and family sorry on your Nan’s passing, Reflect on all the wonderful times you shared, she will be missed, thoughts and prayers on this sad occasion.
Heather and family
We are so very saddened to hear of your loss!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thoughts of your Mom always bring back fond memories.
Sending love and hugs,
Simone and Stein Snarby