Irene McGrath

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Irene McGrath, of Campbellton, NB, which occurred on July 12, 2024 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital, at the age of 87.

Irene was the daughter of the late Henriette (Savoie) Martel and the late Roger Martel. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Albert McGrath, daughters Jackie Ward (Tony), Aline Morrison (Bill), Claudette Doucet (Wayne), and sons, Roger (Manon) and Maurice (Shannon).

Mom’s greatest pride and joy was her nine grandchildren, Robert Morrison (Beth), Michelle McGrath (Dave), Adam Morrison (Jen), Sarah Ward (Jeremy), Jessica Doucet (Marcus), Sean Morrison (Erin), Tiffany Doucet (Kyle), Jonathan McGrath, and Jason McGrath (Marie Pier). She also loved her many great grandchildren, Riley, Logan, Blake, Oliver, Hailey, Spencer, and one boy expected in August and another child in December.

Irene came from a large family, who were her best friends, brothers Roger (Barb), Donald (Francis), and sister Lauza Martin. Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by brothers, Valmond (Madelaine), Ernest (Vera) and Ronnie. Sisters, Marie Ange (Roger), Susan Bart (John) and Denise Roussel (Maurice). She leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Mom was a wonderful homemaker and great cook. There were countless days that we would come home from school to be treated with some warm cookies. She loved making crafts, taking rides with Albert on their 4x4 and was an avid bowler, which she did until the age of 80. She enjoyed playing card games, washer toss, bean bags and was a long-time fan of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Funeral Services will be held at Mahers Funeral Home, 33 Lansdowne St. in Campbellton on Friday, July 19 at 2pm.

The family will welcome friends and family at the Funeral Home on Friday from 1pm until time of the service.

For those who wish, donations in memory of Irene McGrath may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.maherfuneralhomes.com for the family.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted in the care of Maher’s funeral Home, Campbellton.

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