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Bathurst - It is with great regret that the family announces the passing of Inez Grebenc of Bathurst, just short of her 80th birthday. After a lengthy battle with Parkinson\'s disease, Inez succumbed to the disease on Wednesday (March 17, 2010) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst. Born in Brockville, ON, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Florence (Smith) Kelly. Inez, a graduate Nurse, was married to her husband, Frank, for more the 55 years and mothered three sons and three daughters: Bernard \"Buzz\" (Debbie) of Red Rock, ON, Brian (Krista) of Forbes, NSW, Australia, David (Jane) of Quispamsis, NB, Joanne Chamberlain (Bruce) of Festus, MO, USA, Kathy Grebenc of Bathurst, Kelly Rukavina (Jerry) of Calgary, AB, Inez also leaves eight grandchildren, two step-granddaughters and a great-step-granddaughter. Besides mothering a family of six children, she was active in the Girl Guide movement for many years, serving as District Leader for a couple of terms. She has been active in the Holy Family Parish, served on the Parish Council and was an avid Catholic Women\'s League member for more then 50 years, serving a term as President of Holy Family Council and subsequently on the Diocesan Council. Inez volunteered in many community organization, but her favourite was working with the hospital Pastoral Care Team.
Inez friends will remember her as being a giving person and a person of wit. Not very often anyone knew of any personal problems she had because she projected a happy outward image. The family wishes to thank the Palliative Care team and to the four wonderful caregivers who helped attend Inez during her illness.
The body will rest after 7 p.m. Thursday at Elhatton\'s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning (March 20, 2010) at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Church, St. Peter Ave., Bathurst. Visiting hours are Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Donations in memory of Inez may be made to the Parkinson Society or a favorite charity.

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• April and Murray James on March 21st, 2010

  “Joanne, Bruce and family
  
  Was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I remember that she was an avid Guider. Sounds like she will be sorely missed in the community as well.
  
  Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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• Doris Parks on March 19th, 2010

  “I was very saddened to hear of Inez\'z passing. My heart and prayers are with you at this time. Do take care from Doris,( & Bev, Richard,& Rob)”

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• Diana Henderson on March 19th, 2010

  “Kathy, My condolences on the recent passing of your mother. As I vacation in Florida, I try to keep up with the news by reading Canada East. It was here that I read of your mother\'s death. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent as Dad passed away last year. Sympathy is extended to you and your fmily. Diana”

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• Judy Comeau on March 19th, 2010

  “thoughts and prayers are with you.”

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• Judy Comeau on March 19th, 2010

  “thoughts and prayers are with you.”

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  Karen Annett on March 18th, 2010

  “We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Mike and I are thinking of you all during this time..
  Love Karen and Mike”

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• Patricia Stewart on March 18th, 2010

  “We offer our sincere condolences to the whole family.”

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  Jim & Sandra Corrigan on March 18th, 2010

  “Buzz & Deb...
  Our hearts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.”

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