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Irene Porter
August 13, 1929 ~ January 14, 2012 (age 82) 82 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Peter Whitebone
January 21, 2012 3:31 PM
John, sorry to hear of Irene ''s passing'' I enjoyed her knowledge when we were in the PC Party ! A very nice person
Message from David wood
January 18, 2012 11:17 AM
JOHN..NOREEN AND I WERE SAD TO HEAR OF Irene's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.. David and Noreen wood
Message from Gerry, Lorena and Cash Canning
January 18, 2012 10:14 AM
Uncle John,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all of us. I’ll always remember her asking me to “back comb” her hair when I curled it for her. Unfortunately, Gerry and I are not able to be there with you and the family today, but please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you always. I am thankful that Dad was able to be there with you during this difficult time. Lean on family for strength and cherish the wonderful memories you have of Aunt Irene. She as a lady like no other!
Take care and lots of love,
Gerry, Lorena and Cash
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all of us. I’ll always remember her asking me to “back comb” her hair when I curled it for her. Unfortunately, Gerry and I are not able to be there with you and the family today, but please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you always. I am thankful that Dad was able to be there with you during this difficult time. Lean on family for strength and cherish the wonderful memories you have of Aunt Irene. She as a lady like no other!
Take care and lots of love,
Gerry, Lorena and Cash
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland
Message from Gayle & Eric (MacAfee) Murray
January 17, 2012 2:39 PM
Dear John, Frances and family:
We were saddened to hear of Irene's passing. We are thankful to have known Irene and have so enjoyed our times with her. What a special lady! It was always so nice to be invited to the Porter cottage when we were home visiting, to share a meal and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. Irene was always interested in what the kids were doing and made them feel special. I also remember how she enjoyed the MacAfee reunions and how Irene was always smiling. She always took such a genuine interest in the people around her and had a sparkle in her eye.
We're sorry that we are unable to travel to be there at this time but we are thinking and praying for each of you.
Love,
Gayle, Eric, Joshua, Benjamin and Caroline Murray
We were saddened to hear of Irene's passing. We are thankful to have known Irene and have so enjoyed our times with her. What a special lady! It was always so nice to be invited to the Porter cottage when we were home visiting, to share a meal and enjoy a fun time of fellowship. Irene was always interested in what the kids were doing and made them feel special. I also remember how she enjoyed the MacAfee reunions and how Irene was always smiling. She always took such a genuine interest in the people around her and had a sparkle in her eye.
We're sorry that we are unable to travel to be there at this time but we are thinking and praying for each of you.
Love,
Gayle, Eric, Joshua, Benjamin and Caroline Murray
Message from Josh O''Dricoll & Tamara
January 17, 2012 1:12 AM
Great Uncle John,
Tamara and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Our condolences, our prayers, and our love is with you now and forever. I'm saddened that i never got to spend much time with aunt Irene, although i will never forget her visits. I know that she was loved very dearly by all those close to her and that she will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, love Josh & Tamara
Tamara and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Our condolences, our prayers, and our love is with you now and forever. I'm saddened that i never got to spend much time with aunt Irene, although i will never forget her visits. I know that she was loved very dearly by all those close to her and that she will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, love Josh & Tamara
Message from Jennifer Manuel
January 16, 2012 9:19 PM
Dear Great Uncle John, Scot and I send our deepest sympanthies. Great Aunt Irene was a beautiful person and she always showed so much interest in our studies. My fondest memory was a visit to your home in Saint John one summer vacation.
Irene will be remembred as a lovely, intellegant and caring woman.
Thinking of you,
Jennifer Manuel (Scot, Parker, & Reese)
Irene will be remembred as a lovely, intellegant and caring woman.
Thinking of you,
Jennifer Manuel (Scot, Parker, & Reese)
Message from Saul, Kimberley & Eli Offman
January 16, 2012 7:23 PM
Uncle John, Grammy (Frances) and family,
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Rene. She was a loving aunt and a jolly lady who could always be counted on for a smile, chuckle or a sympathetic ear. I have very fond memories of all the time we spent with her and you Uncle John, growing up. She was also extremely fortunate to have had all the love and support that you provided to her for all the years that you two shared. She was also blessed to have such a loving sister and best friend in you Gram. Kimberley and I will be thinking of you both and are sorry that we will be unable to be there in Saint John this week.
Love,
Saul, Kimberley and Eli
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Rene. She was a loving aunt and a jolly lady who could always be counted on for a smile, chuckle or a sympathetic ear. I have very fond memories of all the time we spent with her and you Uncle John, growing up. She was also extremely fortunate to have had all the love and support that you provided to her for all the years that you two shared. She was also blessed to have such a loving sister and best friend in you Gram. Kimberley and I will be thinking of you both and are sorry that we will be unable to be there in Saint John this week.
Love,
Saul, Kimberley and Eli
Message from Marlene
January 16, 2012 6:45 PM
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Irene.
I'''ll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I''''m not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
I'''ll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I''''m not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
Message from Wayne & Paulette Manuel
January 16, 2012 6:36 PM
Dear Uncle John, Paulette and I were very sorry to hear of Aunt Irene''s passing. We have very fond memories of Aunt Irene from your yearly visits to Newfoundland and our less frequent visits to St. John. I fondly remember a visit we had with our kids to your house and a day trip we had to St. Andrews where Aunt Irene had some interesting stories about growing up in St. Andrews. Aunt Irene always showed a keen interest in what we were doing in school, latter university and then with our careers.
Aunt Irene always had a different expression each visit and I especially remember "Hot diggity dog!" and "Isn''t that wild!" As kids we got a great kick of listening to Aunt Irene express herself.
We also remember Aunt Irene for her poetry and meal time graces. She could recite some beautiful poems and was always asked to say grace at mom and dad''s table.
Aunt Irene has created many cherished memories for us and will not be forgotten by our family.
Wayne & Paulette Manuel
Aunt Irene always had a different expression each visit and I especially remember "Hot diggity dog!" and "Isn''t that wild!" As kids we got a great kick of listening to Aunt Irene express herself.
We also remember Aunt Irene for her poetry and meal time graces. She could recite some beautiful poems and was always asked to say grace at mom and dad''s table.
Aunt Irene has created many cherished memories for us and will not be forgotten by our family.
Wayne & Paulette Manuel
Message from Heather, Bryan & Jaxson Warren
January 16, 2012 2:23 PM
Great Uncle John, please accept our deepest sympathies during this time. Great Aunt Irene was a very beautiful person who shared her compassion, intelligence and heart with all she knew. As a child I always looked forward to seeing you during your visits each year to Newfoundland and also remember visiting you in your home in Saint John. Please take comfort in all the beautiful memories that you both created and shared together.
Thinking of you,
Heather, Bryan and Jaxson Warren
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
Thinking of you,
Heather, Bryan and Jaxson Warren
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
Message from David Lewis and Family
January 16, 2012 1:32 PM
Uncle John, we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene''s passing. Think not of her suffering the last years but of the loving memories of times past. We will always remember her as a caring, graceful Lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this difficult time.
David, Vicky, Gillian and Christopher
David, Vicky, Gillian and Christopher
Message from Marlene
January 16, 2012 11:03 AM
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Irene.
I''ll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I''m not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
I''ll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I''m not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
Message from Marlene
January 16, 2012 11:02 AM
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Irene.
I'll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I'm not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
I'll always remember Irene was so proud of her family and their accomplishments.
Also, a great memory of Irene was how she enjoyed the MacAfee family get togethers with the great food and laughs.
I'm not going to be able to come to the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Love,
Marlene
Message from Gail Smith & family
January 15, 2012 11:52 PM
John, Fran and Mac,
So sorry to hear of Irene''''''''s passing. We can take joy in the fact that she is now present with the Lord. Praying for you at this difficult time,
Gail, Laura and Geoff
So sorry to hear of Irene''''''''s passing. We can take joy in the fact that she is now present with the Lord. Praying for you at this difficult time,
Gail, Laura and Geoff
Message from The Vincents
January 15, 2012 8:36 PM
The memories we have of Irene will never vanish as they are held very near and dear to our hearts. We will never forget the wonderful times at the camp - steaks on the BBQ, and always a delicious treat! Walking down to the beach and sneaking a peek inside the barn. We will never forget Christmas Eve at Mom and Dad''s on Wildwood street and all the fun talks about what the PC''s were up to next! She will always be remembered, she will always hold a special place in our hearts and she will always be loved. We miss her, already.
Message from Colleen Anstey
January 15, 2012 6:58 PM
Uncle John, we are so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene''s passing. I always enjoyed your visits to our home when I was a child. Aunt Irene was such a nice person. Wayne and I have such fond memories of visiting you a few years ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Colleen and Wayne
Love,
Colleen and Wayne
Message from Linda Good (McLaughlin)
January 15, 2012 3:49 PM
Uncle John and Aunt Francis i am so sorry to hear about Aunt Irene, Chris and i send our sympathy at this time of great sorrow! our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Message from Margo Chaytor
January 15, 2012 1:07 PM
Uncle John, Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Irene. Even though you lived so far away you were both still an active part of our family. As I was growing up your yearly visits to Newfoundland was alway a much welcomed event. I still remember the summer that you both took me back to your home in Saint John after your visit (that was in the early 1970's). Aunt Irene was a kind and loving person to all. Take comfort in the fact that she is no longer suffering and may the love of your family and friends help you through the difficult days ahead. Love Margo
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