LOUGHLEAN, D. Irene

Passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 11, 2025 in her 99th year. Loving mother of Elaine Gingrich, Lois Bacsek (Dennis), Donna Fierheller, Sharon Meagher, Jane Mason (Andy), and Brian Loughlean (Cheri). Predeceased by her son Robert Loughlean, and son-in-law Ted Gingrich. Cherished Grandma of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Survived by her siblings: Shirley Barfoot, Gary Collins (Marg), and Bev Collins (Brenda). Predeceased by siblings: Eva Speers, Marie Isbester, Jack, Ken, Allan and Willard Collins. Irene was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for many years, baptized in 1954. She was a long-time employee of Kralinator Filters in Cambridge (Preston). Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Irene are asked to consider Worldwide Work (c/o Jehovah’s Witnesses). Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest, www.englandfuneralhome.com