Passed away peacefully at the Magog Hospital on November 1st, 2008 in her 96th year. A long time resident of Stanstead, QC Irene was predeceased by her husband of 73 years Douglas Johnston, March 2008 and was the cherished mother of Hazel (late Kenneth) Markwell, Newport, VT; Robert, Kingston, ON; Sandy (Darlene), Stanstead, QC and Heather (James) Cooper, Calgary, AB. Much loved grandmother of Sheri (Randy) Plumb, Laurie, Lisa and David Johnston, all of Kingston, ON; Corey Johnston, Stanstead, QC; Stacey (Richard) Camber, Georgeville, QC and Emily (Louis) Veilleux, Stanstead, QC; Jackie (Warren) Blair and Michael (Wanda) Cooper all of Calgary, AB; as well as 14 great-grandchildren. Survived by her siblings John (late Kathryn) Patterson, Toronto, ON; Elsie (James) Moore, Sherbrooke, QC and Stanley Patterson, Ottawa, ON. Pre-deceased by her siblings Doris, Hutton, Marion, Harold (late Betty Fuller), Rodney, Sidney and Mabel (late Rudolph) Nelson. Also survived by sister-in-law Helen (late John) Johnston, North Hatley, QC and many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Cass Funeral Home 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 http://www.casshomes.ca on Friday, November 7, 2008 where friends may visit from 7 – 9 pm. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Centenary United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Catherine Smith officiating. Interment to follow in Woodside Cemetery. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to Woodside Cemetery, 7 Woodside, Stanstead, Qc. JOB 3E5 or the East Bolton Cemetery, 34 Dufresne Rd. Austin, Qc J0B 1B0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.