MILLARD - Irene. Lillian Irene Warnock was born at Azor, near Reward, Saskatchewan on May 31, 1920 to William Watson and Lillian May Warnock. She grew up on the family farm, the fourth of six children. She received her elementary school education at Deer Lodge School and took High School by correspondence. She boarded in Unity and completed her Grade 12. She attended Normal School in Saskatoon in 1939-1940 and received her first teaching certificate. She soon found out that teaching was her passion. In January 1946 Irene came to Canwood to teach. On July 16, 1948 she married Alden Millard and moved to the farm in the Moose Valley district. She was a hard worker and a great cook, and before too long a devoted mother. A daughter and three sons made a hectic life, especially with occasional substitute teaching. In January 1961 she went back to teaching full time when a teacher was needed quickly and she continued to teach unit June 1979 when she retired. She loved teaching and was never happier than when she was in the classroom. She was Principal of the Primary School for many years. After retirement, and with more time on her hands, she became more active in the United Church and the UCW. Irene was editor of the Canwood History book, was a part of the steering committee for Whispering Pine Place, a member of the Clinic Board, and president of the Senior Citizens Club. She looked after the mini-golf for many years. Irene continued to enjoy knitting, crocheting, quilting, fabric painting and gardening. Grandchildren added a new dimension to her life and she was a wonderful babysitter. When Alden passed away in September, 2003, she remained in her own home in Canwood for the next two and a half years. In 2006, she moved into an apartment in Prince Albert to be closer to family members and she enjoyed her smaller accommodations and her frequent visits from her Canwood friends and her relatives. Irene moved into Herb Bassett Home in December 2010. She passed away peacefully on November 8, 2012 with her family at her bedside. She is survived by her daughter Elva Borsa (Andy) of Carrot River, grandson Ryan Nowosad (Kari) of Nipawin, great grandchildren Ethan, Maci & Kali and grandson Aaron Nowosad (Danielle) of Saskatoon; her son Lyle (Irene), step grand-daughter Tracy (Joel) and Kelsey; her son Bill; her daughter-in-law Wenda Millard (Dwayne Crashley) of Oliver, B.C., granddaughter Alexis Alexander (Jeff) of Austin, Texas, granddaughter Chelsea Fernandez (Jorge) of Austin, Texas, granddaughter Brittany Millard (Leo VonBerg) of Calgary, great-granddaughter Vienna; her sisters-in-law Ethel Millard and Terri Millard; her brother-in-law Bruce May; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Alden Millard; her son George; her brother George; her parents, William and Lillian Warnock; her parents-in-law Fay and Jeannie Millard; her brothers Lloyd, George, and Bill; her sisters Helen Davisson and Beth May; her brothers-in-law Don Davisson, Cliff Millard, Pat Millard; and her sisters-in-law Gertrude Warnock, Norma Millard. A Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 between 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Canwood Community Hall with interment to follow at Canwood North Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Canwood Community Hall. Condolences to the family may be sent online at www.hawrylukfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home, Canwood, SK.