Irene was a joy to know. She possessed a loving heart and a very giving/forgiving nature and I feel truly blessed that, along with her husband E.J., she was a great friend to the Faris family for more than fifty years. After many years of suffering fluctuating levels of pain/discomfort, she has now joined her beloved E.J., her big sister Dorothy and her big brother Rinn to be painfree forevermore. She is truly another Angel in Heaven and will minster to all who are in need.

My deepest Condolences to all of the Wilson Family on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. I have many great memories of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson on Thames Avenue.
May your Mom Rest in Peace.

I met Irene when I was 12/13 years old. I met her because I had a paper route that was on that Thames, where Gord and Doug would gang up on me. The ironic thing was that we became friends friend, and Irene (Mom) became my surrogate mother. I had a mom, a dear and wonderful person, so Irene became my second mom. I was always welcome at the Wilson’s house, and the cottage.

Mom was always there with a smile, no matter what. She was always there to work things out. I remember one time when Gord accidentally shot me in the back with a pellet, well I was going to tear Gord apart. Gord locked himself in the garage and I commenced to kick the garage side door down. Things were falling off the garage wall. Irene came out and said something to the effect of; Boys What’s going on here. It can be all that bad! Well to Gord and I it was, but she settled things down.

When she lived in Stroud I have the odd occasion to visit her and take her out for Fish and Chips. She was always happy to see me, with the Irene smile on her face. I would phone her on her birthday, at Christmas, on Mother’s Day, or really any time and she always would listen and you could hear that smile in her voice.

I hadn’t see Irene in a couple of years. Several months ago I found out that she was in a retirement home in the Oakville/Milton area. Because of my job I was able to visit here from one to two times a month. The first time I met her there we both has a little cry and a laugh, and a talk. I gave her some Rheo Thompson chocolate from Stratford. Then I found out that she like Coffee Crisp chocolate bars, so when I went to see her I took two double packs, one for me and one for her.

You know, every time I went to see her she would be sitting in the lobby, looking beautiful; her hair was always beautifully done and she was dressed smartly. Not just for me, but for herself and everyone else. She always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I tell her of what had happened over the last few weeks and she would tell me what she had been doing. I phone Irene Mother’s Day, but she was out with Kathy. I then phone and talked to her a couple of days later. We talked a while and I told her I loved her. I told her that when every time we talked or I met her. Thursday I went into see her with two Coffee Crisp chocolate bars. When I went in to the lobby Mom wasn’t there and I knew something was wrong and then I was told. The problem was that I had to eat both chocolate bars.

I will miss her smile, her laugh, her caring, her warmth, her positiveness, and the way she always looked. She was wonderful. I will really, and truly miss her.

Charlie

Cathy and family. My sympathies extended to you on the passing of your mother.

Dear Cathy and Family:

It has been a long journey, following your Mom/grandmother through to the end of her life. She has been most fortunate to have you close by her side, watching and advocating so that hope and peace in her life could remain as she faced many losses. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers (and will stay there) as you learn to live without the physical presence of Irene. You are now her legacy and how proud she must be! Offering you much love and support at this time and always, Janet

We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

We offer our condolences. It has been an honour knowing your family.
When we had met them for the first time, they welcomed us like family.
I know both your dad, and now your mom, will be missed.

If there’s anything we can do for you let us know.

Joe and Marlene

Our condolences to the entire Wilson family. There are many fond memories from spending summers growing up at the cottage with Auntie Irene.

Bonnie and Peter