Irene M. Derrah

The death of Irene May Derrah occurred on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Perth-Andover. Born April 1, 1927, in England, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Ayling) Elleker and the wife of the late Arnold Clinton Derrah.

Irene is survived by her 5 daughters, Kathy McInroy (Dave), Marilyn Ruff (Neil), Donna Burnham, Kelly Ruff (Truman) and Kim Morehouse (Ron); 2 sons, John Derrah (Madeline) and Terry Derrah (Gladys); 1 sister, Kathleen Green in England; 13 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; many neices and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Arnold; 2 sons Wayne and Keith; daughter Patricia; 2 sons in law, Lewis and Burt.

Visitation will be held from St. Leo's Catholic Church, Florenceville on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:00 am from the church with with Father David Fulton as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Leo's Cemetery.

By request of the family, donations made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #37, or DunRoamin Animal Rescue would be appreciated.

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