Mary Irene passed away at the Westpark Nursing Home, on January 20, 2018, at the age of 95 years. Mary was born on July 2, 1922, in Delburne, to George and Belle Spires. She received her education at the Cumberland School and then finished her education at the Delburne School. Mary was on the Delburne Council for 4 years and taught Cubs for 25 years in Delburne. She was on the Museum Board for many years and was heavily involved with the Delburne Legion. Mary held a painting class at her home for many years; she loved to paint a variety of themes, including animals, buildings and different scenic landscapes. She loved to help on the farm, until she couldn’t help anymore. Mary loved to travel the world.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, in 1982; her parents, George Spires, in 1974 and Belle Spires, in 1984; her daughter, Frances, in 2011; her son, James, in 2015; her son, Rick, in 1996; Bill, 1985; her brother, Richard Spires, in 1982 and her sister, Elizabeth, in 1997.

She is survived by one son, Donovan (Jodi); 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Service will be held on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at 1:00p.m. at the Delburne Community Hall, 21 Ave and 21 Street, Delburne, AB, T0M 0V0.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Anthony Henday Historical Society
2603 20 St Delburne, Alberta
T0M 0V0

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com

• Date : 2018-01-20
• Location : Red Deer