GOLLINGER, Irene Hannah Agnes (nee Henderson) – July 2, 1930 – May 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness the family of Irene Gollinger announces her passing at the age of 93. Irene will be deeply missed by her children, Donna (late Jack), Doug, Jim, (Deb), Jo Anne, Vicky, Sally, and Terry (Donna). As well as by her cherished Grandchildren, Rob (Julie), Dan (Kelly), Nick, Mark (Nicole), Kelly (Ian), Maeghan (Mike), Alyssa, Melanie (Bryan), Graeme (Haley), Hannah (Damion), Angela (Neil), Jenna (Ritchie) and her treasured 19 great Grandchildren and 3 great great Grandchildren. Also mourning the loss is her sister Isabelle (Alderic) Bourque, brother Murray (Anne) Henderson, and sister in law, Nora Cove. Irene will also be missed by her many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her husband, George Gollinger, her daughter Cathy and son in law Jack. Also predeceased by her sister Alice and brother in law Cliff Noble and sister and brother in laws Marie and Bob Kearsly, Ruth and Reg Barns, Bill Cove, Mary Ellen and John Tomporowski. Irene started her life in Dunedin, Ontario, daughter of the late Victor and Lillian Henderson (nee Coulter). She moved to the farm in Lisle when she married, and then to Creemore after her husband passed away. Over the years family and friends were drawn to the farm and then to the house in Creemore, which says so much about Irene. She was great company, enjoyed a good chat but was also an excellent listener. Irene had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humour. As someone recently remarked, “I always felt better after a visit with Aunt Irene.” She loved her gardens, her game shows, reading and playing euchre and she still played to win. Family and friends were everything to her and she will be deeply missed by all. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 27 Wellington St. W., Creemore on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 1 – 4p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Irene to your community Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Drury Funeral Centre, Alliston. www.druryfuneralcentre.com.