Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Complex on February 10th, 2013. Irene Martin aged 71 years. Predeceased by her parents: Gordon and Sara Jane Newhook; son Gary; and husband Nelson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories special Granddaughter Carmel; special nephew Harry-O (Wendy); special friend Cora; sisters: Alfreda Piercey (Wes), Jane White (Cliff), Dallas Peach (Calvin), Janet White (Bert); brothers: Herman (Hazel), Gerald, Alphonse (Liz), Gordon (Maureen), Dick (Florence), Mark. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday, February 11th, 2013, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 12 pm. Funeral Service to take place at Wesley United Church on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to The Ronald McDonald House. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the on line memorial guest book.