Irene M. Blackburn. With sadness and much love we announce the passing of our mother on April 14th, 2016. She would have been 89 on May 7th. She was the mother of Anne (Art), Karen (George), Barry James (Jim) (Wendy), the grandmother of five and the great-grandmother of eight. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1994. Loved and respected by all those who knew her especially her family. She will be dearly missed. We would like to thank all those who cared for Mom and especially to Dr. Chapman and Dr. Dhanda. A gathering will take place at her son's home at 28587 McTavish Road on May 15th 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation in her name to either the Cancer Agency or C.N.I.B.