Iris McMullen (nee Hanney) passed away peacefully after a courageous 18 year battle with Huntington disease on December 28, 2011 at Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband Leslie; sisters Bessie, Clarice and brother Tom. Survived by daughters Gail (Gordon) Sheppard of Cloverdale, BC and Lynn (Dale) Hayduk of Edmonton, AB; her sister Nellie Dunn of Brandon, MB; brother-in-law Ross (Joan) McMullen of Kitchener, ON and sister-in-law Verna (Ivan) Matches of Parkhead, ON; son-in-law Ezra (Rhonda)Sheppard of Avondale, NL; grandchildren Gina, Ben, Krista and Ashley; grandhounds Bailey and Bear; and many loving relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 3 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined and donations may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada, http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/english/index.asp or 1-800-998-7398
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Lynn, Gail and family,
We were sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We met Iris and Leslie through our parents, Lawrence and Marion Restall. It is hard when our parents pass on. Our sincere condolances.
Allen and Ruth Restall
We were very sorry to hear of your great loss. Iris is and always will be an inspiration. Her positive outlook and determination should be a lesson to all.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Karen, John and Elizabeth Morris – Ontario cousins
Gord,Gail,Gina,Ben,Lynn & Dale:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hold on to your many memories you have of your Mom/Grandma. She was truly a very wonderful woman. We have lots of memories of the times she spent in Ft. St. James and a few visits to Victoria.
It is sad to see people leave us but she is watching over us I’m sure.
Will kep you in our prayers.
Annie,Les & Evelyn