November 11, 1931 – February 25, 2023

On February 25, 2023 Irene McDonald passed away at the age of 91 after a brief illness. She was visiting with her son and daughter in the last moments of her long life. Irene was born on her grandparents’ homestead in Saskatchewan in 1931. A farmer’s daughter she loved the prairie landscape long after she moved to British Columbia in the early 70’s. What a move that must have been! Mom, Dad, five kids, and a dog in a station wagon from Winnipeg to Kamloops in late December.

For many years Irene worked as a homemaker for Kamloops Home Support and after retirement was a volunteer for People in Motion. She was a long-time member of the Catholic Women’s League and a faithful parishioner at St. John Vianney in Westsyde. Irene had a heart for volunteer service and supported several charities. For the last eleven years the friendly community of Riverbend Manor was her home. Her family is grateful to the staff of Riverbend for their thoughtful care.

Irene was predeceased by her sons Don and Tom, her husband Al, her companion John, and granddaughter Hope. She is survived by her son Gerry (Barb), daughters Anne (Paul) and Connie (Steve) and daughter-in-law Lynn. Irene also was blessed with eight grandchildren (Terina, Robyn, Tara, Chantel, Monte, Bryden, Faith and Max) and seven great-grand children (Kaleigh, Julie, Brielle, Tessa, Harper, Colton and Cyrus). She was very pleased to meet the newest member of our clan last week.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Road.

Irene was a supporter of BC Children’s Hospital for many years, she was grateful for the care her grandchildren received there. Memorial donations to this valuable facility would be appreciated.

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You may express a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-03-25
• Location : Kamloops