Peacefully passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 77.
Loving wife of the late William "Bill" Black. Loving mother of Carmen (Andy), David (Lisa), Daniel and Jackie (Terry). Cherished grandmother of Shaun, Chrissy, Corey, Steph, Mel, Court, Eva-Lynn, Chelsey and Alicia. Proud great grandmother of 21. Predeceased by her parents Emily and Peter Saunders and her siblings Edith and John Tangie, Muriel and Roland Parisee, Audrey, Clifford and Helen, Lawrence and Raymond. Irene will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends are invited to visit the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East 705-759-2522) on Sunday, December 20, 2020 between 10 am and 11:30 am (Maximum 40 guests at a time and masks are mandatory). Friends are invited to view the service online starting at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2020 and can be viewed anytime up to 90 days. Go to www.funeraweb.tv and select Irene's name to view the service. Memorial contributions payable by cheque or online to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A special thank you to Holly and Mike from the ParaMed Home Health Care team for their care and compassion. Please visit the Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave memories and condolences as a keepsake for the family.