Passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018 into the arms of her Lord, in her 79th year.Dear wife of the late David Francis.Beloved mother to Kimberly Knapp, Kenton (Joanne) Knapp and Robin Wicks.Step-grandmother to Michelle (Ruben) Rodrigues.Loving sister to Sarah (David) Hoover and aunt to Rose (Jim) Crilly, Leeanne (Keith) Joy and Phil (Krista) Hoover.Great aunt to Kylie, Jacob, Kaylin, Taryn and Carlyn.Loving sister-in-law to Janet (Tom) Deachman, Stephen (Sharon) Knapp and Mark Bradley (Marcia) Knapp.She will be deeply missed.Visitation will take place at the Low and Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. and Monday, March 5, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Reverend Robert B. Okum officiating. A reception will follow. Interment at Whitchurch-Stouffville.In memory of Irene, donations to the Vivian Baptist Church or the Gideons International would be appreciated.