April7,1946-December 18, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of wife mother, and Baba Irene Anne Griffith (nee Stefishen). Mom passed on December 18, 2021 at 3:49 am at the Pinawa District Hospital.
Mom grew up in Komarno, Manitoba along with her six brothers who she truly loved with all her heart. Mom and Dad married on October 14, 1961 and eventually moved to Transcona where she flourished and shined with her career at Woolco. When Mom wasn’t working she was decorating her home, shopping and entertaining. Had a passion for hairstyling, camping and worked endlessly on her flowerbeds. Mom’s passion was dancing especially to country and Ukrainian music. She was a whirlwind on the dance floor. She loved listening to Elvis, Abba, Faron Young and CCR while cleaning the house or ironing. She enjoyed baking and cooking for family and friends, no one ever left mom’s house hungry.
Her greatest love and joy was being a baba and great baba.
She was preceded by her parents Steve and Pauline Stefishen. Brothers Gordon, Ernie, and Brian. Sister-in-law Linda Stefishen and nephew John Stefishen.
Left to mourn mom are her husband George of 60 years. Daughter Gwen (Ron) and Son Keven (Michelle) Grandchildren Lance, Derek, Rebeca (Cody) and Kyle (Kay-lee). Great-grandchildren; Brooke, Lily, Scarlett, Aaron, Reese, Penelope and Natalie. Brothers Gerry (Pearl), Bob, Larry (Debbe) and Sister-in-law Ruth Stefishen. Numerous nieces, nephews ,aunts, uncles and cousins. She will also be missed by Lisa, Melissa, Holly and many beautiful friends.
Thank you to the staff at Pinawa Hospital. Cremation has taken place and as per Mom’s wishes there will be no service.
Mom was a country girl at heart. Her memory will live on at the Little Red Barn. Donations can be made in memory of Irene Griffith to the littleredbarnsanctuary@mymts.net
MISS ME BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little – but not for long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.
For this journey that we all must take
And each must go alone;
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.
– Edgar Albert Guest
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Angie and Gary
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Irene. Our sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Gwen
Thank you