Irene Fox (née McDermott)

7/25/2019

1955 – 2019

On July 25th Irene Fox, in her 64th year, passed on to her next journey after her battle with cancer which she faced with grace and fortitude.

Irene is survived by Kevin, her loving husband of 37 years; sons, Kevin (Danielle), Brendan (Danielle), Adam (Mengshu), and Alex (Andrea). Irene also leaves behind her grandchildren Zachary (5 years old), Theo (one week old) as well as pets Olivia and Ayla.

Irene is predeceased by her parents (Margaret and Michael), in-laws (Mary and Bill), and sister-in law (Maureen).

Irene was a dedicated nurse at Cambridge Country Manor for 29 years, loving mother, a devoted wife, an exceptional friend, and a doting grandmother. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30th at Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3J8.

Irene was much loved and will live in our hearts forever. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the ParaMed Triumvirate (Pat, Joanne, and Ram).

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome donations to the charity of your choice.

Please visit Irene's obituary notice on Facebook.

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Jackie Bramhill

7/26/2019 06:18:07 pm

Kevin and Family very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all at this time. God Bless, Jackie Bramhill and Steve McNally

Sandi Mullins

7/26/2019 06:56:23 pm

I feel honoured and blessed to have known Irene was over the past 20 years, she was an amazing mother and wife. I am greatly saddened by the loss the Fox's have encountered, I know she will be missed greatly in the Fox household.

I extend my deepest sympathies to the entire family. May the soul of your mother/wife be at peace with our Heavenly Father. My deepest condolences.
Xo Sandi

Ann MacDowall (Karin/Ross's niece)

7/26/2019 06:59:54 pm

Kevin, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Stay strong for your family.
Love the MacDowall family

Debbie Mc Bean

7/26/2019 07:30:24 pm

Our condolences go out to my extended family we may have been seperated by distances but I will never forget the great times we shared. Prayers and thoughts from the Mc Bean Clan.

Denise Leary best friend to Karin and Ross McGeough

7/26/2019 07:41:28 pm

My deepest condolence's to you Kevin and your boys. I met you several times at Karin and Ross's party's and the kids wedding she is my best friend of 47 years. You and your wife Irene were an amazing couple she was a beautiful lady with a huge heart. I will miss not seeing her but she will always be in my heart. May God keep her safe. Denise Leary

Carolyn Schoenfeldt

7/26/2019 08:21:45 pm

Kevin,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
May the memories you have bring you some comfort at this sad time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn

Brian and Irene Douglas

7/26/2019 08:34:20 pm

Our condolences and love to the family. 😇

Karin and Ross McGeoch

7/27/2019 01:42:20 am

You know how they say that everyone enters your life for a reason? I wholeheartedly believe that to be true. I have met some of the most amazing people who will have a lasting impact on my life. Each person has contributed to who I am in some way, shape, or form, and for that I am grateful. There are certain people,
though -- the ones who have a very special place in your heart. The ones you will never forget and can't thank God enough for crossing your paths.
Irene was that special person. A great friend. A strong and direct person, real, bold, driven, hardworking, logical and exceedingly honest because she cared. A loyal friend and great listener. She had wonderful intuition about anyone and anything and would speak her mind with honesty. She was a devoted Wife, a loving Mother and Nana, and an extremely trusted friend. Farewell our dear angel. You will forever and always remain in our hearts.

Kevin, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Irene will be deeply missed and she will never be forgotten. May her soul Rest In Peace.

Blessings, Ross and Karin McGeoch...xxx

Bev Grabe

7/27/2019 06:52:32 pm

So sorry to hear about your loss Kevin. There are no words that can make this better. Irene might be gone but she will always live on in yours and your sons and daughter-in-laws and grandchildren’s hearts.

Bonnie Cobb- La Croix

7/27/2019 08:19:30 pm

Kevin and Family,
So sorry for your tremendous loss.
May your wonderful memories guide you and yours through this most difficult time.
Bonnie

Heather and Don Beitz

7/28/2019 10:35:28 am

Kevin,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. The poem below has brought us great comfort over the years. We hope it will do the same for you and the boys. Look after one another.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Heather and Don

Anne Harmer

7/28/2019 04:38:57 pm

Kevin I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know she will be missed by all of the family

You have lots of wonderful memories to share from all those years together

Jacqueline Derks

7/29/2019 08:25:49 am

Kevin my deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mirella ianni

7/29/2019 08:55:26 am

Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
May the love of family and friends comfort you at this most difficult time.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mirella

Pamela Martindale-Nevin

7/29/2019 09:11:50 am

Kevin - May you find comfort in your special memories and also knowing you are in the hearts and thoughts of many people.

Martha Wolf

7/29/2019 09:28:26 am

Kevin - Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time, at the end very difficult period. I hope you are finding comfort in memories and in each other, and in knowing that there are brighter days ahead. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Nancy Riddell

7/29/2019 09:31:53 am

I worked with Irene several years ago and always admired her strength of character, her compassion, her sense of humour and her love for her family. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Rodica Plescan

7/29/2019 09:42:58 am

Kevin, Please accept my condolences, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Cindy Dufault

7/29/2019 09:49:36 am

Kevin, I am so very sorry for your loss. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Douglas Bartholomew-Saunders

7/29/2019 09:57:21 am

Dear Kevin and Family:

There are never words that seem to convey the sentiments I feel when a friend has lost a loved one. "I'm sorry" doesn't seem enough and other phrases seem rather hollow. But know that I am thinking about you and your sons and their families as you experience the grief and sadness you much be feeling right now. Know also that I am extending a big embrace to add to your strength as you travel this road. With sincere condolences,

Douglas

Sandy Burrows

7/29/2019 10:18:24 am

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead as you cherish your many loving memories. My most sincere condolences to you and your family

JoAnn Gillan

7/29/2019 12:16:06 pm

Kevin, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. There are times when there are too few words left to heal us and when what we wish for is to be carried. My hope for you is that tomorrow will be a more gentle place to land than today.

Joe and Nicki Mandel

7/29/2019 01:36:18 pm

Dear Kevin and Family, we are very saddened to have heard of Irene's passing. Irene was such a charismatic woman. We will always remember her in that way. Our heartfelt and sincere condolences. Joe and Nicki Mandel

Karen Glendinning

7/29/2019 02:37:16 pm

Kevin, There really are no words that can truly express your loss. I am thinking of you and your family.
Karen

Kathy Beckwith

7/29/2019 03:12:15 pm

Kevin, Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. May your memories of Irene bring you comfort and peace. Holding you in my thoughts and wishing you well.

Debbie Jones

7/29/2019 04:09:44 pm

Kevin and family sending our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Irene's memory will live on in each of you and as time goes on may the simple moments in life bring those warm memories flooding back. Ted and Debbie Jones

Mary Ellen Stroh

7/29/2019 05:25:21 pm

Dear Kevin.
May you and your family find peace and be comforted knowing that “those we love and lose are always connected by heartstrings into infinity.” My sincere condolences.
Meg

Dave and Paula Ronson

7/29/2019 07:12:09 pm

Kevin, Kevin, Danielle, Brendan, Danielle, Adam, Mengshu, Alex, Andrea, Zachary and Theo,

May you hold the precious memories of Irene close to your heart now and forever. We extend our deepest sympathies.

Dave and Paula Ronson

Crystal U

7/29/2019 08:08:46 pm

I had the opportunity to work with Irene "Mrs Fox" for almost 10 years. She was an amazing nurse, so good to her residents. I'll miss accidentally meeting up with her walking in Riverside park and boosting her car.
My deepest sympathy to Kevin and the family.

Wade McCoy

7/30/2019 12:20:24 am

Joan and I want to express our sincerest condolences to the Fox family, and to all of those close to Irene. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kevin. May God Bless!!

Roxanne Pendergast

7/30/2019 06:55:56 am

Kevin and family. I am very sorry about the loss of your wife and mother. I will hold the family in my prayers in the coming days as you travel this part of the journey.

Phil and Marion Cole

7/30/2019 07:05:10 am

Kevin and family, please accept our condolences.

Nancy Ready

7/30/2019 10:13:05 am

Dear Kevin and Family,
Please know that you and your Family have been in my prayers. Irene will always be with you. I am sorry for your loss.
May God Bless you all.

Nancy

Sherry Couchman

7/30/2019 10:28:21 am

May you find strength, grace and healing at this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sending you light, love and laughter as you travel through the journey of grief as a family.

Ryan Maeck and Family

7/30/2019 08:41:26 pm

Dear Kevin,
You and your family are in our hearts on this journey.
I hope you find strength and comfort in knowing all of the memories and experiences you've shared will certainly continue on vibrantly through you.

Donna Sutter

7/31/2019 03:57:54 pm

Kevin and family,
My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time.

Marjorie and Darrell Smith

8/1/2019 02:42:37 pm

Kevin,
Recently you have been in my thoughts (with no way to find you) and with notice of Irene's passing, now I know why. Be gentle with yourself as you grieve and know you are in our prayers as you journey on with your family through this strange new bewildering time. with love,

Krista Atkinson

8/2/2019 12:28:20 am

Kevin and family,
This is such a difficult time for you to travel through together. Hold each other near, cry together, laugh and embrace your memories. Take the time you need to heal. Know that you are surrounded by many people who care.
With my warmest regards
Krista

Kristine Tumm

8/6/2019 02:50:57 pm

Kevin, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. May the many memories you both created for each other give you comfort.

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