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D. Irene Loughlean
August 11, 2025
LOUGHLEAN, D. Irene – Passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 11, 2025 in her 99th year. Loving mother of Elaine Gingrich, Lois Bacsek (Dennis), Donna Fierheller, Sharon Meagher, Jane Mason (Andy), and Brian Loughlean (Cheri). Predeceased by her son Robert Loughlean, and son-in-law Ted Gingrich. Cherished Grandma of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Survived by her siblings: Shirley Barfoot, Gary Collins (Marg), and Bev Collins (Brenda). Predeceased by siblings: Eva Speers, Marie Isbester, Jack, Ken, Allan and Willard Collins.
Irene was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for many years, baptized in 1954. She was a long-time employee of Kralinator Filters in Cambridge (Preston).
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Irene are asked to consider Worldwide Work (c/o Jehovah’s Witnesses). Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
Condolences
Although I couldn't always be there with you for obvious reasons, I will always recognize you as my loving mother. 98 years is still too short for such a strong woman. Cheri misses your recipes and good conversations, and is also thankful for you teaching her how to crochet. I look forward to seeing you on the other side. You will be sadly missed. Til we meet again mom. Brian and Cheri.
— Brian, August 16, 2025I remember many years ago, drinking tea out of yellow cups, sugar cubes, and carnation milk in cans. I could never replicate those great cups of tea. Mrs. Loughlean will always be a pivotal memory to me, a definite matriarch. I was blessed to have heard her laugh, and experience her generosity. My condolences to you all, prayers, love, and hugs.
— Ruth-Anne White, August 16, 2025Condolences to Jane and family, she lived a good life.
— Darlene Rivers, August 15, 2025Our deepest sympathy to you Jane and all of hour families.
— Karen Switzer Jim Seifried, August 15, 2025Amber and I would like to send our deepest sincere condolences to the rest of our family and Grammas friends during this time of loss.
Even though we lost connection we still love you, we get it.
Gramma used to call me "the carpet guy". I giggled every time I heard it.
Amber has some sweet memories of Gramma, one of them being her saying, "it's that carpet guy, isn't it". LOL
Rest In Peace Gramma, we love you. :)
Jason and Amber
Dorothy Irene Loughlean (nee Collins), is the best Mom I could have wanted... loving, stern as need be, but always, always, her reason to be was the love of her children, to the end. If I told her "I love you" her response would be, " I love all my kids." It was her life mission. My Momma was 'Love,' the way we were meant to be, because we were made in God's image to be so. I have lost my Mom and my very best friend, ever. I love you forever, Mom, and will see you again soon. Donna. I love you so much, Momma. xoxoxo
— Donna Fierheller, August 14, 2025Elaine,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
Lloyd.
Jane, Andy and families. My sincere condolences to all of you of the loss of your beautiful mother. Keep all of your memories close🩷
Thinking of you Michelle Zippel
An amazing lady. That is the only way to describe you. Always willing to share your knowledge and love, and always hoping for the very best for all of your children. I will forever cherish the many memories I have with you Grandma, like us painting together, the massive ice cream helpings you gave when we were small, and the many life lesson talks we had. Tightest of hugs, I love you so very much.
— Bobbi Fierheller, August 13, 2025My sincerest condolences for the loss of your Mom, Jane. I didnt get to know her, but you are a wonderful example of what her mothering skills were. Grief is such a painful thing to live with. You were so lucky to have her for so long. May you find peace and solice in knowing that she is in the arms of our Lord.
— Deborah Lapping, August 13, 2025From my earliest memory of Grandma,I admired her strength, Determination and positive energy. I also loved all of Grandma’s awesome cooking and canning.
Grandma was always busy doing something and it usually involved making food for her family.
But she did all this with a happy heart and love. I will never forget her teaching me to can and make bread. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model as a Grandmother.
R.I.P Grandma, love Kathy.
I have many fond memories of my Aunt Irene. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
— David and Pam Loughlean, August 13, 2025Our sincere condolences to Irene’s family. Irene was a resident with us for more than 11 years. She was a genuine and caring person. We all appreciated her love of flowers and her gardens at Normanby Street for many years. Irene moved in 2010 and we had lost touch with her. May fond memories of Irene bring comfort to the family at this time.
Sincerely, all of us at Hapfield Developments
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