Irene Harty

IRENE HARTY (1922 - 2014) With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 91 years. She was born in Birmingham, England on August 3, 1922. On October 11, 1945 Irene married her army sweetheart, Jake Harty in Wolverhampton, England and enjoyed 55 wonderful years of marriage. In 1946 Irene immigrated to Canada and moved to Foremost, Alberta to join her husband, followed by a move to Lethbridge a couple years later where they raised their family. Irene loved her family and was especially happy when everyone was together for family occasions. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and travelling to Hawaii, trips back to England and the Oregon coast. Irene is lovingly remembered by her son, Roger (Chris) Harty and daughter, Linda Switzer (fiance, Joe Arnold) and three dear grandsons: Matthew, Shane, and Mitchell. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Harty in 2000 and daughter, Susan Harty in 2013. Irene was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 10:30 am at ST. AUGUSTINE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 411 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge with Canon James Robinson officiating. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:00 -10:30 am. Interment to follow at Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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