Obituary for Irene Ballance (Gilligan)
In Loving Memory of Eleanor “Irene” Ballance (nee Gilligan), who passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Extendicare York, Sudbury at the age of 102. Beloved wife of Wilmot “Bill” Ballance (predeceased 1971). Loving mother of Marie Bidal (Albert), Larry (Dorothy)(both predeceased), Carol Smith (Edward predeceased), Nancy MacDonald (Richard predeceased), Donald (Denise), Lynne Kirkwood predeceased (Fraser), and Keith (Susan). Dear sister of Betty Saul (Earl predeceased) and a special aunt to Kathy Collard (Tom) and son Matthew. Cherished granny of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
After moving to Sudbury in 1940, she volunteered with the Home and School Association and the Red Cross, helping new Canadians get settled, all the while raising seven children with her husband. Irene was the organist at All People’s United Church for 32 years. For many years, she held several positions as a delegate with Sudbury Presbytery. In 2007, at the age of 90, she was honoured with a Life Membership from the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario for giving the gift of time, as she had volunteered at the Memorial Hospital for 60 years in various capacities. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and baking, and was especially proud of her family. The family would like to thank Dr. A. Kuchtaruk along with the staff at Extendicare York for their personal care and attention.
Donations to the All People’s United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Funeral Service in the R. J. Barnard Chapel, Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury, on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at 1pm. (Friends may gather after 11am Tuesday). Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Directives, 80 people or fewer are permitted in the chapel. Those unable to attend may view the livestream: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160228874780558. Interment in the Newburgh Cemetery, Newburgh, Ontario. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org.
After moving to Sudbury in 1940, she volunteered with the Home and School Association and the Red Cross, helping new Canadians get settled, all the while raising seven children with her husband. Irene was the organist at All People’s United Church for 32 years. For many years, she held several positions as a delegate with Sudbury Presbytery. In 2007, at the age of 90, she was honoured with a Life Membership from the Hospital Auxiliaries Association of Ontario for giving the gift of time, as she had volunteered at the Memorial Hospital for 60 years in various capacities. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and baking, and was especially proud of her family. The family would like to thank Dr. A. Kuchtaruk along with the staff at Extendicare York for their personal care and attention.
Donations to the All People’s United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Funeral Service in the R. J. Barnard Chapel, Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury, on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at 1pm. (Friends may gather after 11am Tuesday). Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Directives, 80 people or fewer are permitted in the chapel. Those unable to attend may view the livestream: https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=160228874780558. Interment in the Newburgh Cemetery, Newburgh, Ontario. For donations and messages of condolence, www.lougheed.org.