Dear Mr. McCaffrey, Nicole and Lorin,

I don’t know if you remember me but I used to babysit for you when you lived in Whitehorn. I was rather suprised to hear of Irene’s passing so early. Unfortunatly I know too well what you guys are going through as my mom Irene passed away too early as well on Jan.16/09 of Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy. I’ve thought of all of you often over the years and where you guys went. We actually live right beside your old house at #5217. I’d love to say Hi in person, my door is always open.

Keri-Lynn

Curtis, Kevin, and I are so very sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. She was a very special lady, and has left a lasting impression on our family. Hoping that time will ease your sorrow and that your memories will soon bring comfort.

We know it’s difficult to emphasize the positives at a time like this, but it’s what Irene would have done. She would have talked about the strong marriage she had, the two great children she raised into adulthood, the love she had for her grandchildren and the marvellous travel experiences she had in her wonderful life. Irene was a very special person and we are so fortunate she came into our lives.

Jim and Lesley Bentein,

Mazatlan, Mexico (by way of Calgary).

Dear Nicole & Family,

My most deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. Take comfort in each other and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Bobbi Mackellar

xoxo

(ARI-Toronto)

Uncle Dicky, Nicole and Lorin. So sorry to hear about Aunty Irene. Deb and I send you our deapest sympathies and Prayers.

Nicole and family,

My heart goes out to you all. I know how difficult it has been, take comfort that she is at peace now! She will be looking down upon you and will continue to guide you through life’s journies.

All my love and God Bless!

Nic…

So very sorry for your loss but so very thankfull that the memories and love can never be taken from you. Her spirit will live on in your heart forever. It seems she lived a full and wonderful, giving life – how very special she must have been. I know the void in ones heart to lose a mom and my heart and thoughts are with you at this time.

Your friend, Shei

Dear Dick & Family,

It was with sadness that the “Bird’s” received the word of Irene’s untimely passing. Dick, may it be of some comfort to know that you have many friends here in Mexico who will be happy to see you whenever you feel up to returning. In the meantime may your memories of happy times here with Irene help sustain you at this most difficult time.

With sincere sympathy,

Bob & Pauline Pope

Words alone can only tell the very smallest part of all the thoughts of sympathy. My condolences.

Darryl

Our sincere condolences to Dick and Family.

Bernice & Kris Nyhus

Dick and family

We know there are no words that can take away the pain and sorrow you and your family are going through at this time . Just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. Wishing you all the strength, love and peace you will need through all of your tomorrows.

With sympathy

Keith and Rosanne

Thank you Irene.

Bless you on your journey and all those you touched.

To the McCaffrey Family, Jean Farynowski and John Farynowski

Deepest Condolences to all of you. Losing a dear family member is most devastating. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your dearly loved Irene is at peace and with her loving God who has taken away all her suffering, wrapped her in his arms and taken her home.

We were sad to hear about Irene and wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers Dick.

We will always remember all of the happy times together. We will miss you, Irene.

Dear Dick,

We send you our sincerest sympathy.

Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jinny & Bill Hunter

Unit #214 Birds

We will miss the times we had to share with Irene. We loved hearing about her love of her home in Mexico and all the wonderful times she and Dick had travelling.We remember the times when we shared musical experiences. She will be missed. Ben and Claire

Saddened to learn of Irene’s passing.

Though we had not known her long, it was a pleasure to be acquainted with her and Dick through our mutual contact at Dreamview Village Pot Luck Suppers.

We will miss her cheery disposition too.

John and Sheila at #163.

Dick, Nicole, Lorin and family –

Our thoughts are with you and I am very sad to hear about your loss. I will keep close the memories I have of Irene.

Fiona and Tom

Dick and family –

We are both saddened to hear of Irene’s passing. She was a wonderful kind and considerate woman. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Kindest Regards,

Gord and Be

Dick and family,

It is with deep sympathy and regret that we share in your loss of Irene. We are still in shock of the whole situation, and can hardly believe that she is gone. We do have happy memories, of her laugh, of her busyness, of her desire always to be helpful, and how nicely she interacted with others at Bird’s of Paradise. We grieve with you and for you. We did miss you both this year, and hope that when whatever normalcy is from here on happens, you will return to your friends at Birds.

It is with deep sympathy that we morn Irene’s passing. Our condolences to the family. She is in a better place now and we celebrate her life and achievements that were so important to her. Our families will always cherish the times we had with your family. Irene has left us beautiful memories we will always hold dear.

We are extremely saddened to hear of Irene’s untimely death. We do cherish, however, many happy memories of travels with her and Dick especially to Zihuatanejo and to Peru. We hope the family is helped even a little by knowing that they are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Dick,Nicole and family,Lorin and Jesma,

We have some wonderful memories of Irene and the last ones being in Mexico with her in 2009. She was the only nursing classmate I kept in touch with and we shared some happy times such as camping in Radium and Banff in the 60’s, then with her being my bridesmaid in “65, nursing reunions and visits back and forth after that. We are glad she didn’t have to suffer too long and pray for peace and comfort for all the family at this trying time. Sorry we won’t make it out for the funeral but extend our warmest condolences to all. Love from Arlene and Vern