Irene Baisley Hallihan

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 and Theresa (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 and 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 Lynch) of Miramichi, stepdaughter Kelly (Brad Smith) of Ontario; sons George (Michelle) of Wayerton, Greg (Wendy) of Grand Prairie, AB, Gordon (Teresa) of Miramichi, Geoff (Paula) of Trout Brook, Gary (Faye) of Miramichi, stepson Jason (Kathy) of Ontario; sisters Patricia Baisley (late Gerald) of Wayerton, Helen Mullin (Ben) of Trout Brook, Delorous Hare (Late Norman) of Miramichi, and Brenda Allain (Larry) of Trout Brook; sister-in-law Connie Foran of Miramichi; brothers Sonny (Judy) of Wayerton, Reggie (Vaunda) of Sevogle, Harry (Late Joan) of Trout Brook, Rickey (Donna) of C.I Road, and Blake (Sandy) of Wayerton; grandchildren Keith, Michael, Derek, Dylan, Brandon, Brittany, Billy, Kyle, Rebecca, Katelyn, Jantzan, Mariah, Sydney, Breanna, Alison, Dolton, and Lilah; and great grandchildren Brianne, Sophie, Louie, Maverick, Luke, Mason, Gracie, Albert, Sofyia, Carter, EJ, Kole, and Jackson.

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

The family received relatives and friends from St James Roman Catholic Church, 1675 Northwest Road, Sevogle, New Brunswick, E9E 1M5, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St James Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11 am, with Father Peter Igwe officiating. Interment took place, following the mass, in the church cemetery.

 As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Father Peter’s Well Project or to a memorial of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home & Crematorium, 102 Pleasant St, telephone (506) 622-7741- Where your loved one never leaves our care.