Irene JOHNSON

LYSAK, Irene 2008-07-25 Mrs. Irene Lysak, age 92 years, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2008 in hospital. Irene was born on July 28, 1916 in Brandon, Manitoba. She was the youngest of 8 children born to Gunner and Martha Johnson. Irene lived and worked in Kakabeka Falls, Ontario for over 70 years. She came to Kakabeka with her husband Ed Cross in 1939 where they raised 2 children, Gary and Darce. For 7 years Irene was the Postmaster at the Kakabeka Falls Post Office. In 1954 she married Peter Lysak and together they raised a son, Paul. Throughout the years Irene worked for a variety of organizations in Kakabeka, while caring for her family and her garden that she very much enjoyed. She is survived by her sons Darce and Paul (Sara), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Irene was predeceased by Ed Cross in 1948, Peter Lysak in 1989, son Gary in 1982, 6 sisters and 1 brother. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held in Conmee Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to thank Hogarth Riverview Manor staff for their care and devotion during Irene‘s stay at the facility and the staff on 2C at TBRHSC for their compassion and care for Irene. Also a special thanks to Jean Beyko for her friendship over the years. She was very much her Angel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.