Irene Waller
elevated mYWNP March 31, 1930 – November 24, 2024
elevated mYWNP Passed away peacefully at home in Mississauga. Greatly mourned by her children Rita (Ken), Irene (Bob), and Mark; her grandchildren and step-grandchildren Kyle, Rhys, Adrianna, Janen, Melissa (Stephen), Deanna (Gerson), and Trisha (Steven); her step great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Maxwell, Sellah, and Brooks. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mark Melvin, sister Clare Woods, and parents Jane (Neary) and Walter Stubbins. Dearly missed by her cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in Canada, Scotland, England, and the USA.
elevated mYWNP Born in Scarborough with a lucky caul (that her mother swore the midwife stole), Irene was lucky all her life. She was saved from drowning at Woodbine Beach at the age of two by her Aunt Florrie. At the outbreak of war in 1939, her father considered sending his daughters back to Canada on the SS Athenia, but changed his mind at the last minute, so the story goes. Irene won tickets to seats in the stands for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 but had just immigrated back to Canada. Then she won tickets for a Caribbean cruise on board the SS Queen Elizabeth 2 on the sailing before it broke down. And she regularly won at the lotteries – small amounts only.
elevated mYWNP In 1934, because of the Great Depression, her parents took their daughters to Scotland. Raised throughout the Second World War in a convent boarding school, Irene excelled academically, graduating at the age of 16, and became an accomplished pianist. As children, we remember Mum playing the piano as we drifted off to sleep – it was the only time she had to herself. She taught piano to children and adults and joined the church choir for a number of years. Even in her last week, we could hear her singing in her sleep.
elevated mYWNP Special thanks to Irene’s many caregivers: always kind and ready to laugh and sing with her.
elevated mYWNP Cremation has occurred. A private family inurnment will be held. Godspeed, Mum.
elevated mYWNP Irene loved flowers, but in lieu of flowers, if desired, remembrances made to Trillium Health Partners Hospital Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society of Peel, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
elevated mYWNP Funeral Service
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am
Assumption Catholic Funeral Home
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T1N4
elevated mYWNP To watch the funeral service live stream, please click here
It was truly our honour to know Mark & Irene Waller & we will fondly cherish, our happy memories of time spent together. To the family, we pray you find great comfort through your own memories of sweet Irene. May her soul forever Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
Our deepest condolences to Rita, Ken and Family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Rita, you gave great love and comfort to your dear mum. You will always keep her close to your heart.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart”
May her memory be eternal.
With our sadness for your loss and our heartfelt condolences,
Marianthi Ioannou & Brian Blakeley
Such a beautiful tribute to your Mom. She will be greatly missed by many.
I’ll miss you forever, Rene. You truly were my “Mum2” as we always joked. I’ll miss your kindness, your sense of humour, your welcome and your comfort every year that I, James and Mum came to visit you.
Sending Rita, Mark and Irene heartfelt condolences and sorrow for your loss.
You can take comfort in the knowledge that she and mum will be happily reunited in Heaven with each other and with her beloved Mark.
Till we meet again, Rene xxx