McCORMICK, Irene

Peacefully at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, on March 7, 2025, Irene Joann McCormick passed away at the age of 87.  Loving mother of Larry McCormick, Cathy Cannon, Linda McCormick and Kevin McCormick.  Cherished Grandmother “Nanny” to Lauren, Jessica, Jacob, Ethan and Emma.   Great grandmother of Eric, Alexis, Raeya, Avery and Sutton who gave her some of the happiest moments in her life.   Dear Aunt to Karen and Chris.  Irene will be missed by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Born at her home in Holdfast, Saskatchewan, on March 8, 1937, Irene moved to Sarnia at the young age of 15.  The original master of crocheting, Irene showed much delight in teaching others the art, most recently holding a small class with some nurses while in the hospital.  She also enjoyed shopping, baking and traveling but most of all spending time with her friends and family.  Living a very independent life on her own terms, she fought and beat cancer many times since first diagnosed with breast cancer 37 years ago.

With much gratitude, the family gives thanks to Dr. Kim, Nurse Debbie (Bayshore) and the entire palliative care team at Bluewater Health.  Irene was given the best possible care allowing her to live at home until the end of her 87 years, just 1 day shy of her 88^th birthday.  There will be no service.  Sympathies may be expressed in memory of Irene, to Breast Cancer Research through the Canadian Cancer Society.

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