Sister Irène Piché, SNJM

(Sister Rose Alberta)

January 31, 1919 – November 2, 2019

Sister Irène Piché, SNJM departed this life on November 2, 2019 at Devonshire Seniors Residence, Windsor, Ontario.

Sister Irène celebrated 100 years of life and 78 years of her religious profession.

Mass of Resurrection was celebrated on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. preceded by visitation at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Church, Rosary Chapel, Windsor, Ontario.

Burial took place at Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Windsor, Ontario.

Sister Irène Piché, SNJM

(Sister Rose Alberta)

January 31, 1919 – November 2, 2019

Peacefully, at Devonshire Seniors Residence, Windsor. Sr. Irene was a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary since 1939. She was a devoted teacher who loved music and art. Sr. Irene taught at St. Francis School in Windsor, and at St. Anthony and St Bernard Schools in Amherstburg. She was very involved with choirs and music both at St. John the Baptist Parish and at Marie Rose Music School. Upon retirement, and after years caring for her aging mother, Irene worked as Treasurer for the Sisters. Upon second retirement, Irene kept busy with baking, candle making, and liturgies. She was much loved for her cheerfulness and attentiveness both at our Peter St. retirement residence and then Devonshire Seniors Residence.

Irene died peacefully surrounded by her SNJM community. She will be missed by her brother Andre, in Espanola and by her nephew Richard (Helen), as well as many nieces and nephews.

We are grateful to Ann Hansen and Lila Naud who cared for Irene in her last years, and to the staff at Devonshire.