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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Allen & Ruth Restall
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Karen, John and Elizabeth 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
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Annie Marshall 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
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Olga Gail, Gordon, Ben, Gina, Lynn, Dale and all immediate and extended family,
sorry for the loss of wonderful, kind, generous, loving person, beloved grandma. You made her departure as graceful and peaceful as possible, surrounding her by your warmth and love.
It is sad that she had to go, but her life is to be celebrated today and as long as she is in our memories.
I am with you in thoughts and spirit.
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Connie and Paul Morris Gail and Gordie, Lynn and Dale,
We will be thinking of you all tomorrow as you celebrate the long and full life your Mom led. She was amazing lady who had determination and love overflowing. I so enjoyed our few visits and wonderful chats with Iris – once in Victoria and a few times at Parkhead. So wish we could be with you at this very sad time. Know you are in our prayers,
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Dennis, Joanne and family Dear Lynn, Dale, Gail, Gord, Gina and Ben:
Thinking of you all at this time and remembering our family trip out to Victoria and Edmonton. Aunt Iris always brought a smile to our faces and will remember her dancing up a storm at Lynn’s wedding. Wishing you all lots of love and hoping you fine comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Dennis, Joanne and family
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Sharron Higgins and Family I have known Iris many years through the local Huntington’s Disease support groups. She was very much loved and revered by all who knew her. Her stamina and determined independence to conquer the challenges of this disability left all of us so amazed at her capabilities and fortitude. Her life stories and homemade shortbread was especially enjoyed at meetings.
Our family sends love and blessings to her family and friends.
She will never be forgotten,
Sharron Higgins
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Harley, Terri, Kristy & Emily Doyle Gord, Gail, Lynn and family
Your mother was a wonderful and interesting lady that we meet while stationed at Pat Bay and later in Comox. Her determination in dealing with the everyday was something that will live inside me forever. She adopted my family as though we were her own and we will always treasure grandma Mac’s memory. Some of our most pleasant times in Victoria were spent having conversations and outings with her as we also got the chance to welcome her into our family as well. We too were lucky to have meet such a remarkable and welcoming lady who will be missed by anyone who got a chance to engage Iris. Hope you find comfort in the many memories and lives that her giving nature touched. I feel privileged to have encountered her in my lifetime. Harley
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Ezra, Rhonda, & Ashley Sheppard Gord, Gail, Lynn, Dale, Gina & Ben
Sorry about your great loss, wish we could be there with you to share in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Find comfort in the many joyful memories we all have of Grandma Mac.
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pat and Nancy Dear Lynn, Gail and family,
We will miss her but we have many, many happy memories of the good times! Both your Mom and Dad were very special to us and will remain in our memories forever. We are lucky that they were part of our lives!
Love
Pat and Nancy
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Jan Todd Iris was an amazing woman, and she will be dearly missed by many.
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Krista I will miss Grandma very much she was as beautiful a person as the flower from which she got her name. So many wonderful memories to cherish.
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Jackie & Malcolm Jordan and Matthew Marshall Your mom \grandma was a wonderful person. Cherish your memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. Malcolm, Jackie, Jordan, Matthew.
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