Obituary of Irene Cunningham

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, on April 19, 2019, at the age of 95. 

Irene (nee Rabethge) Cunningham was the beloved wife of the late Donald Cunningham (2001). Loved mother of Bev and Murray Lorentz of St. Clements, and Marilyn and Jim Brearley of Elmira. Loving grandmother of Steve (Lori) Lorentz, Kathy (Paul Dobbs) Lorentz, Cherie (Glen) Letson, Alissa (Richard) Wright, Alanna Brearley, grandson-in-law Jason Wellerdt, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Dora Rabethge.

Predeceased by her granddaughter Kari Lorentz-Wellerdt, and siblings Evelyn (Stan) Hohl, Alma (Howard) Heimpel, Blanche (Roy) Doering, and Laverne Rabethge.

Irene was the last remaining charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery followed by a reception at the Elmira Legion, 11 First St. E., Elmira.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Poppy Fund Branch 469 or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated.

www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Memorial Donations
Please call the funeral home (519-669-2207) or mail to:

Poppy Fund
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 469
11 First St. E. 
Elmira, ON  N3B 2E3

Chateau Gardens Auxiliary
11 Herbert St.
Elmira, ON  N3B 2B8