Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 96. She left behind a legacy of love, and kindness which will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Irene was the seventh and youngest surviving child of a homestead family of twelve children. Throughout her childhood, Irene enjoyed the protection of her three sisters and four brothers. She enjoyed school and graduated as a schoolteacher after only three months of Normal School. Later in her life, she achieved her teaching degree from the University of Alberta.
Irene had a practical and steady love of life. She started her career teaching in a one room school near St. Paul, Alberta, and she retired as assistant principal for J.H. Picard Catholic school. During her retirement years, she volunteered as Parish secretary for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and as a member of her condo board association. Irene was a very accomplished administrator. She enjoyed singing in the choir and bowling.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Rene (Jane), Simone, Richard (Laurie), Diane (Bob); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and her great-great-granddaughter.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on May 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm with visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 10826 – 62 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, followed by a brief gathering in the Church Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Hope Mission in Edmonton, 9908 106 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta.
Viel Andy says
My condolences to all the families at this time ! Thinking of you .
Karen & Jim Scott says
Dear Rick and the Demers family;
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. You are her legacy. There will be tears and sadness but, we are sure that accompanying them, will be lots of laughter as you remember with fondness the times you shared together.
Feel blessed that you had her wisdom to guide you for 96 years.
Louise Viel says
To the Demers family, my heart goes out to you and everyone that loved Her, she will be missed. No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent.
Régine O’Neill says
My sincerest condolences 💐 on the passing of your precious mother, Mme Demers.
DeeDee, Rene and Simone, thank you for sharing the love 💗 your mother gave us all.
She taught my brother French at O’Leary and I remember her when we would visit at the Demers household in Rosslyn.
Such a great 😊 Maman and friend, always willing to share her wisdom.
She will be dearly missed….
Treasure the memories.