Irene Baisley Hallihan, of Wayerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home, on November 28, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Miramichi, she was the daughter of the late Doug Foran & Thersa (Estey) Foran. She worked at the Royal Bank, Estey’s Fish & Chips and was a member of St James Roman Catholic Church.

Irene was a lady of great faith. Every Sunday after church she would prepare breakfast for all the family to gather.

She loved to bake and share her goodies with family and friends. She had a passion for gardening, Flowers, feeding her wildlife, but her most love of all was dancing.

Her home was a welcome center for all the neighborhood children she had a wonderful compassionate way of caring for others. Her love will be greatly missed. The family would like to acknowledge the incredible staff of Extra Mural, Dr Kpogo, Dr Praba, and the 3rd floor nursing staff at Miramichi Regional Hospital. An extra special thanks to our amazing family member, Beth Baisley R.N, who provided the most amazing care to our mom.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Lyman Hallihan; daughters Gertrude (Trudy) of Trout Brook, Gloria (Rickey) of Miramichi, stepdaughter Kelly (Brad) of Ontario; sons George (Michelle) of Wayerton, Greg (Wendy) of Grand Praire, AB, Gordon (Teresa) of Miramichi, Geoff (Paula) of Trout Brook, Gary (Faye) of Miramichi, stepson Jason (Kathy) of Ontario; sisters Patricia (late Gerald) of Wayerton, Helen (Ben) of Trout Brook, Delorous (Late Norman) of Miramichi, Brenda (Larry) of Trout Brook; sister-in-law Connie of Miramichi; brothers Sonny (Judy) of Wayerton, Reggie (Vaunda) of Sevogle, Harry (Late Joan) of Trout Brook, Rickey (Donna) of C.I Road, Blake (Sandy) of Wayerton; grandchildren Keith, Michael, Derek, Dylan, Brandon, Brittany, Billy, Kyle, Rebecca, Katelyn, Jantzan, Mariah, Sydney, Breanna, Alison, Dolton, and Lilah; great grandchildren Brianne, Sophie, Louie, Maverick, Luke, Mason, Gracie, Albert, Sofyia, Carter, EJ, and Kole.

Besides parents, she was also predeceased by her first husband Billy Baisley; grandson Adam; brothers Claude, Bobby, and Jeddy.

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