French Irene2French, Irene

(Maes)

passed away peacefully at the Royal Terrace Nursing Home, Palmerston on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Bert French (2001).Loving mother of Dona Mae (Eric) Simpson and Mary Lynn (Benedict) Benninger. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Simpson, Brock Benninger and Adam Benninger.Predeceased by her parents, Otto and Anna (Kraft) Maes, and her siblings Elmer, Arnetta and Mabel. Fondly remembered by her several nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive family and friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.The funeral service will be held from Whites Road Pentecostal Church, Harriston on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Palmerston Cemetery. Special thanks to staff at the Royal Terrace for the wonderful care provided. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Gideons or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.