MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
Centreton Cemetery
Centreton, Ontario,
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Irene passed surrounded by the love of her family, at Extendicare Port Hope, after 98 trips around the sun.
Irene was born in Alnwick/Haldimand Township to Lawrence and Mabel Jaynes. She was raised as the eldest of seven children on the family farm where she developed her extraordinary work ethic.
On September 20, 1947 she married Gordon McBride (predeceased her in 1996) and moved to Centreton. Over the next 67 years Irene “ran the estate” until just shy of her 90th Birthday when she retired and moved to Legion Village.
Irene was predeceased by her newborn daughter Evelyn and her son Ian (April 20, 2023), her granddaughter Eliesha McBride, her brother Clarence and his wife Gene Jaynes and her sister Dorita Thornton.
She will be forever missed by her children, Murray (Antoinette), Nancy (Mark Harnden) and the late Adrian Hompus, Warren (Debby), Darlene, Mabel Piper (Stephen) and Liz Champion (Wayne).
Irene was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Kimberly McBride and her children, Gabe, Dante and Willa, Amy Linton (Dan) and her children Maria, Adrian and Gena, Michelle Hompus and her children, Rose and Danny Meek, Adam McBride (Kaycee), Corey, Gordon (Andrea) and Evan Wegg, Aaron Piper (Megan), Ashley McBride and her daughter Davina, Brady and Garrett Warner (Lucia).
Irene is survived by her brother in law Norm Thornton, sisters Ella Merlin (the late Jack), Ruth Broomfield (Alex), Edna Waldie (Ken), Gladys Bailey (Joe) and sister in law Jean McBride.
Visitation will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King Street East, Cobourg on Monday July 10th, from 6pm to 8pm. The funeral service will be held Tuesday July 11th at 12pm with visitation one hour prior from 11am to 12pm. Reception will follow the service. Interment at Centreton Cemetery following the reception. Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the Centreton Cemetery, Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
To the family of Irene McBride My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Dale Randall
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
My deepest condolences to all of the family. I'm thinking of you all and hope that your cherished memories will help you through this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of your Mums passing. Her beautiful smile is so vivid in my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Karen
So sorry Liz to hear of your mothers passing. she was such a lovely funny lady. Condolences to you and all your family.
Thinking of the whole McBride clan as you mourn the passing of your mom. Aunt Irene was many things to many people and she leaves an incredible legacy in all of you, her wonderful family. I always remember her asking about my kids and I LOVED her peach pie! ♥️ She will be missed. Blaine & Lynda Darling
To the McBride family, Thinking of you and your family. A great life lived and fine legacy. My deepest condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
To the McBride Family - We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Irene’s passing. She was such a great Aunt, always making each of us feel special. She always remembered everyone and asked how they were doing. She was a truly amazing lady with such determination and strength. I always admired her drive, but will always remember her laugh. She was so much like Gramma Jaynes, her mother. She cared deeply for her family and was very proud of all of you. I know this because she would tell me about how you were all doing every time I saw her. What a full life she lived. Rest in Peace Aunt Irene and I hope you and my sister (your niece) Joan have found each other and are continuing with the next journey of whatever is to be. Thinking of all of you ❤️ Janice and Brian Thompson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Hello to the McBride Family, we are very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a great lady! I will always remember one Halloween night, years ago, when our son, Matt, fell down your mom and dad's stairs to the basement. They felt so bad, but he was fine. A Halloween I won't forget. Thinking about all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, The Burley Family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
To the McBride family Our sincere condolences and sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. Aunt Irene will always be remembered with fondness by our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
It was always good to talk to Irene about life on her farm. Always a busy woman . Loved her home made pies. Ours prayers are will her family.
Condolences to family from The Prettie girls Irene was an amazing lady and a worker Always complimented her on her hair Thinking of you all 🙏💕 Mary
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
Sending my deepest condolences to all of you for the great loss of your mom / grandmother. My prayers are with you at this difficult time
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
Our most sincerest condolences on your loss. She was a wonderful member of the community.
So very sorry for your loss. Irene was known for getting things done. Always busy. I had a nice visit with her and Ruth not long ago. She had lots of stories of the area folks. Our thoughts are with your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Alzheimer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
Our condolences to all the family.
Oh Nancy,I know how hard it is to lose your Mom. Yours & mine lived a long & full life & took pride in looking after their large families. They were the best. Irene will truly be missed. Our condolences to all of you.
Warren and family. Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Our deepest condolences. May your happy memories together bring you comfort.
Our condolences to Irene’s family. Thinking of you during this time.
A driving force, a get-it-done let's do it spirit. A laugh that made you want to laugh as well because it brought joy. An astounding person that I am thankful to have known. God's blessing, strength and comfort to you all. Julie
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this very difficult time. With love from all the Champions, Snooks and MacDonalds.
Our sincere condolences to the entire McBride family. Cherish your memories of a woman who lived a long, full life!
To the McBride family, Sincere condolences on Irene's passing. Your mom was an amazing woman, always there to help when needed with a smile on her face. She will be missed by all who knew her. Deepest sympathies. God bless, the Benns family.
To the McBride family. So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. Judy Immel
Dear Liz and family, a short note to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! Hugs my friend
I have such fond memories of going to Irene and Gord's to hang out with all of their 'McBride' clan, everyone of them amazing people which is a direct result of great parents. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I cherish my memories of Irene.
Warren and Debby. So sorry to of your mom's passing. Warren you talked so proudly about your mom. Remember all the good times.
Our sincere Condolences to Mabel, Stephen Piper and family. To all the families on this great loss of dear Irene, she will be sadly missed. May her gentle Soul Rest at Peace. Our love, thoughts and Prayers are with all the families at this very difficult time. Peggy and Jean-Guy.
We send our sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of Irene . She was a remarkable woman … loved her family and her community…. Nothing was too much trouble for her ! We share in your loss . Dalton and Heather
To the McBride family, I am saddened at the loss of Irene and offer my sincere condolence at her passing. Gina McBride
Dear Warren, Nancy, Mabel and the rest of the McBride family. Your mother was an incredible woman! Looking after things on the homestead for 67 years! What incredible stamina! We would to like to extend our sincere condolences to the entire McBride family. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sarah 'Irene' McBride February 12, 1925 - July 3, 2023 - REST IN PEACE -
We are so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time.
Nancy, our most sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May happy memories ease your loss. Take care. Brian Judie and Carson
Warren, Debby and family: we offer our sincere condolences.
To the McBride family I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a very strong individual and an inspiring woman. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our sincere condolences to all the McBride families. George and Jean Fitchett.
Nancy and Family: At this time know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Centreton Union Cemetery
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire McBride family. When I was a young girl, my Grandma and Grandpa Burns lived right across the road from Gordon and Irene. I have many memories of being over there with my Grandma. They were a very nice and neighborly couple, who always welcomed us. May they rest in eternal peace, Sincerely, Bill and Carmel Scott.
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire McBride family. When I was a young girl, my Grandma and Grandpa Burns lived right across the road from Gordon and Irene. I have many memories of being over there with my Grandma. They were a very nice and neighborly couple, who always welcomed us. May they rest in eternal peace, Sincerely, Bill and Carmel Scott.
To Murray and Family --- So sorry to see that your Mom has passed away. Our Mom is at Extendicare Pt. Hope as well and we would see your Mom on our weekly visits to our Mom. She was such a lovely woman. I'm sure your whole family will miss her very much, as will her "neighbours" on Mowat. With our sincere sympathy, Brenda Quinn and Gwen Devaney.
To the McBride family. We are saddened to hear about your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Elmer, Evelyn Grills and family
My condolences to the family
My sincere condolences to all of the family. Irene was such a wonderful person and I remember her great smile!
Condolences on the passing of a great lady! She was my next door neighbour for nearly fifty years, and the best neighbour one could ask for. We certainly enjoyed great things from her amazing gardens every year. Thinking of all of you as you get through another family funeral.
To the McBride & Jaynes Families, my condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother and sister, keep your memories close. Hugs Marlene
To the McBride family and friends I am so very sorry for your loss. Irene was a friendly nicely dressed lady I was lucky enough to meet while visiting my Mom at Extendicare. Irene sounds like a most remarkable woman after reading about her family and her busy life retiring at age 90! RIP. Sharon Lynn-Weese and Carol Lynn
To the McBride Family. We are saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady and we always enjoyed chatting with her at family events. We are thinking of all of you at this most difficult time. Sincerely Gail and Ryan
To all the McBride family so very sorry for the loss of your Mom you are in my thoughts and prayers Jan Herrington
Our condolences to her family. Thinking of you at this time.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
To the McBride family . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Warren, Debby, and extended McBride family- your mom must have been a remarkable person and a great influence on the entire family. Please accept our condolences. Cathy and Gary
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Emergency Unit
We are sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Tom & Carol Ann