Vera Irwin

A photo of Vera Irwin

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Vera Ludwin Irwin of Blenheim passed away at home on Monday October 4, 2021 with her loving daughter Mary Dawn by her side.  Born in Basshaw Alberta 95 years ago, Vera was predeceased by the love of her life Don Irwin in 2019 on their 73rd wedding anniversary and by her son Tim Irwin in 1991.  Along with Mary Dawn, she is survived by her grandsons Mitchell Snobelen, Chuck Irwin and Jesse James Irwin and her great grandchildren Berhonica and Martin.

Vera was the eldest of five children born to Bessie & George DeLeeuw and helped raise her siblings Bud, Harvey, Wayne and Janet.  She will be missed by her good friends Ethel Townsend, Carol Embury, Gordon Want, Jeannie Ramsden, Jim Nauta and Harold VanderEnde.

With the help of the nurses from V.O.N. and the PSW’s from Care Partners, V.O.N., the Alzheimer’s Society and Bayshore, Vera was able to spend her final years at home.  Her family will be eternally grateful for that blessing.

It was Vera’s request that cremation take place.  A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.  Blenheim Community Funeral Home entrusted with funeral arrangements.  Friends wishing to remember Vera with a memorial donation are asked to consider Trinity Anglican Church or the Alzheimers Association.

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Mary Dawn: Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Your mom was a wonderful lady who always wore a smile.

Mary Dawn and family, sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were so kind to me when we were neighbours. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Mary Dawn, I was saddened to read of your Mom’s passing. Your mom always made time to talk to me and made me feel special as her paper boy and later as member of the church. Treasure your memories with her. She lived a long life. My condolences.

Mary Dawn. Sending our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Peacefully rest Vera. Sincerely. Barb and Charles Cowell

Mary Dawn, thinking of you and your family. Rest In Peace Vera. Kathy, Jack and Kenz

Mary Dawn sending thoughts and prayers at this time to you and your family. Also I know it was a blessing for ur mom and dad to have u there to care for them you r an awesome daughter. Take care of yourself at this difficult time.

Mary Dawn and family my condolences to you in the loss of your mother, grandmother, and friend. You have been a thoughtful, caring daughter. Rest In Peace Vera.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Mary Dawn how the years have flown by. Remember moving next door to your parents in the 1950's. Watching you and Tim grow. Thinking of you and Mitch and families. Anne and Don and girls who used to call your Mom (Beara).couldn't say The letter V when younger.

My deepest condolences n the loss of your mom

Our deepest sympathy to you Mary Dawn and Mitch. I know it meant everything to your mom to be home and cared for by you! Sending all our love to you during this difficult time, may your mom rest in eternal peace. Kristyne, Rachel and Matt Ward

My condolences to the family. It was my privilege and a pleasure to know Vera. She will be missed. May you Rest in Peace.

Mary Dawn & Mitch, so so very sorry to hear about the passing of ur Mom & Grandma, she was a wonderful kind lady that loved her family so much. God has gained another Angel. Dee & Johny

Mary Dawn you know my heart aches for and with you. You have been a wonderful daughter for both your parents, and made their later years comfortable. How lucky you have been to have them so long in your life. Once again my heartfelt condolences. Glenn Wright

Sincere condolences. ❤🙏

So sorry for your loss Mary Dawn, always enjoyed our talks when I would run into you and your Mom , I know she will live on in your memories RIP Vera .