In Loving Memory Of
Irene Helen Gilks (nee Leduc)

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Irene on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at age 78 at home in French River.

Beloved wife of Harry Gilks (predeceased 2012). Loving mother to Larry (Charmaine) and Terry (significant other Tammy) and his family. Loving grandmother to Victoria, Mackenzie and Reiss.
Beloved by her parents Raymond and Rachel Leduc (both predeceased), siblings Jim, Joyce, Elsie, Ron, Jack, Shirley, Betty, Phillip (all predeceased), survived by her brother Clarence Leduc.

Irene’s endless support for family and friends started at an early age and continued throughout her life. This will never be forgotten or replaced.

She lived and raised her family in Sudbury, but her true love was anywhere on the French River. Weekends were spent with family and friends singing songs, having a drink and enjoying a campfire. She was well known for the meals she prepared and her enormous array of decorations at Christmas. No one left her home hungry.

Irene will be missed by all remaining family and friends.

A celebration of Irene’s life will be at the Alban Community Centre, Hwy 64, Alban, Ontario on
Saturday August 25th, 2018 from 11am to 4pm.

Donations may be made to Maison McCulloch Hospice, Sudbury, Ontario.
Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.