Irene Elizabeth Googoo
Lieu de naissance : Wagmatcook, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Waycobah, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 23 mai 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Irene Elizabeth Googoo. She died peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Born in Wagmatcook, she was the daughter of the late John and Isabella (Sylliboy) Pierro.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mom had great faith in God. It was this strong faith that enabled her to overcome the struggles and hardships throughout her life, and to see the glory in a life well lived. She was known as 'Mom' or 'Grammy' in Waycobah where she spent her last 59 years. She loved making baskets, cooking for her family and fishing. She was a true friend and partner to her beloved husband the late Peter John Googoo.
She is survived by her three sons, Joe (Judy), Bryan (Colleen), Byron (Jolee) all of Waycobah; three daughters, Jean (Steve) MacLean, Wilburn, Karen (Mike) Doucette, Eskasoni, and Muriel Googoo, Waycobah; 40 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, John Stephen, daughters, Elizabeth Madeline Stevens and Mary in infancy, three grandchildren, Darrell Googoo, Shade Googoo and Shellena Stevens, sister, Mary Ellen Joe and brother, Benjamin.
Visitation will be held at the family residence, 173 Reservation Rd., Waycobah after 7 p.m. today. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, from Blessed Katerie Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah, with Fr. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com.
