Irene Eva (Rossiter) Way 1948-2007 Irene Eva (Rossiter) Way, 59, who resided in New Maryland and Alma passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital on October 19, 2007 after a very courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Moncton on July 10, 1948, the daughter of the late Gordon and Irene (Bernier) Rossiter. She worked in retail and last worked as manager of the Bombay Company store in Fredericton before her retirement. She loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time fishing and gardening. She also enjoyed doing many crafts, making wreaths and dried flower arrangements which she sold at many craft sales. Irene had a very bubbly personality and you could always count on her for a laugh. She had a great sense of humor which helped her look at the bright side of things. Irene had struggled with cancer for several years. She was the type of person who kept her spirits high and ended up making you feel better rather than you cheering her up. She was a true giving spirit and enjoyed the life she had very much. She especially enjoyed the times she spent with her family and never took them for granted. Her family meant the world to her and she let them know it. She felt very fortunate to have such a support group around her during her hard times. Let's remember Irene for the way she lived her life to the fullest and for her cheerful manner. Instead of shedding tears that she has gone, smile because she lived and she has given us such good memories to cherish forever. She was a very special lady who will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever. "When a loved one becomes a memory, a memory becomes a treasure. Treasure the memories." She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband and best friend, Terry Way; her treasured son, Todd (Shelley) of Saint John; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew and Madeline; her three sisters, Doreen Steeves of Hillsborough, Jean Taylor-Bogle and Carol Nelson (Herb) both of Edgett's Landing; her seven brothers, Malcolm (Ruth) of Alma, John (Bettyanne) of Alma, Hilyard of Alma, Milburn (Brenda) of South Branch, Earl (Monica) of Riverside-Albert, Roy of Moncton and Eric (Marla) of Alma. She will also be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her sister, Gertrude. Honoring Irene's own wishes there will be no viewing. The family will be meeting with relatives and friends at the Albert County Funeral Home to share memories and reflections on Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. A Memorial Service to celebrate Irene's life will be held at the St. Stephen's United Church, Alma, on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 2:00 pm with the United Church Minister, Audrey Daley, officiating. Following the service, everyone is invited to join the family for further fellowship and for refreshments at the Alma Activity Center. For those who wish, donations to the Breast Cancer Research Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, Hopewell Cape, (506)734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com