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Irene Canavan

July 30, 1940 – August 28, 2025

Smiling woman with wine glass and red lei

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother on August 28, 2025 at the age of 85 years.  Irene was the cherished wife of the late James William Canavan and mother of the late James Canavan, Janice Genier (Michel), Jodi Colby (Brad) and Jason Canavan (Allanna).  She was a devoted Grandma of 9 Grandchildren and “GG” to 3 Great Grandchildren.  Dear Sister to the late Dave (Peggy), the late Myrna (Larry), and dear Sister-in-law to the late Teresa (Ralph), Thomas (Peggy), and Robert.

A Funeral Service will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 12:30 pm with visitation to commence at 11:00am.  Reception to follow.  Interment Greenbank Cemetery.

A special thank you to Dr. R. Wray (Port Perry Medical Associates) and Dr. J. Xue (Lakeridge Hospital Foundation).

At Irene’s request in lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, The Township of Uxbridge – Animal Shelter (1360 Reach Street, Port Perry) or Oak Ridges Hospice.  Family and friends are invited to send condolences or make donations by visiting www.lowandlow.ca.

Services

Funeral Service

Thursday
September 4, 2025
12:30 PM
Low & Low Funeral Home- Port Perry Chapel
1763 Reach Street
Port Perry, ON L9L1A6


Visitation

Thursday
September 4, 2025
11:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Low & Low Funeral Home- Port Perry Chapel
1763 Reach Street
Port Perry, ON L9L1A6

Interment

Thursday
September 4, 2025
Greenbank Bethel Cemetery


Reception

Thursday
September 4, 2025
Low & Low Funeral Home- Port Perry Chapel
1763 Reach Street
Port Perry, ON L9L1A6


Donations

MS Society
250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M5T 2Z5
Tel: 1-800-268-7582
Email: info@mssociety.ca
Web: https://mssociety.ca/

Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter
1360 Reach Street, Port Perry ON L9L1B2
Tel: 1-905-985-9547
Web: https://forms.uxbridge.ca/Donation-Form

Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry
1722 Scugog Street, Port Perry ON L9L1E2
Tel: 1-289-225-0202
Email: mbetlem@oakridgeshospice.com
Web: https://www.oakridgeshospice.com/

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