In Loving Memory of Irene Ethel Colwell born September 18, 1928 at Edam, SK passed away June 15, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters and their families: Darlene Colwell and family: Blair & Janel Gregoire - their children: Lexi & Logan; Krysta Gregoire, Tiffany McKay (Mark Panizzon); Patti Colwell (Jay Martin) and family: Nicole & Elisse Risula; brother, Johnny (Rose) Slingerland and family: Todd (Laura), Shawn (Alison), Greg (Brenda); sister, Nellie Hodgins and family: Leanne (Brent) Hodgins, Dianne (George) Hodgins-Miller, Steven (Sandi) Hodgins and their families; great-uncle, John (Marlene) Squire; Donna Eckerman (Randy Berscht), Rick Slingerland (Melodie), Barry Slingerland, Debbie Slingerland and their families. Irene is predeceased by her husband, Elmo Colwell (May 27, 2015); parents Airie & Ethel Slingerland; brothers: Richard Slingerland and Harry Slingerland. A Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Batteford, SK with Officiant Rev. Trevor Malyon. Words Of Remembrance were given by Krysta Gregoire. Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist: Mrs. M. Junice Headley; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir; Hymn Selections: ‘How Great Thou Art’ & ‘In The Garden’; Soloists: Muriel Tatchell - ‘I Have A Dream’ & Robert MacKay - ‘What A Wonderful World’. Honourary Pallbearers were Lyle Laird and Steven Hodgins. Pallbearers were Krysta Gregoire, Janel Gregoire, Tiffany McKay, Kelly McKay, Blair Gregoire and Mark Panizzon. Memorial Donations are requested to the Canadian Cancer Society. Interment was at Garden Of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
