August 27, 1927 - August 1, 2015Peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Saturday, August 1, 2015 in her 88th year.Loving mother of George (Karen), Marjorie Troy and Theresa (Dale Kirouac).Proud Gramma of Nathan (Jennifer), Matthew (Allyson), Mark (Jillian), Aaron Troy, Sean Troy, Caitlyn Kirouac, Kelsey Kirouac and great grandchild on the way. Dear sister of Kiny Langediyk-Bakker(the late Laurence, the late Henk), Jannie Boersma (the late Pete), Ugo Bakker (Biny), Dirk Bakker (the late Ena) and Jaap Bakker (Willi). Predeceased by her parents Trintje and JanJakob Bakker. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends.A special thanks to the first floor staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their outstanding care and support for our mother and family.Family and friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.Private family interment Bond Head Cemetery, Newcastle.A Celebration of Irene's life will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 2 pm in the Durham Christian Homes Hall, 200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.Memories may be shared at mountlawn.ca.