Irene Virag Patocs

We announce with immense sadness that our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has passed away on Easter Sunday at Idlewyld Manor in Hamilton. Born in Hungary, Irene was predeceased by her four infant brothers, being the first surviving child of Regina and Antal Virag. Irene was 15 years old when she became her family’s sole breadwinner upon her father’s death at age 46. In 1956, Irene and her husband Laszlo escaped during the Hungarian Revolution with their daughters Irene and Ildiko. They lived briefly in Ireland where their first son, Les, was born. Settling finally in Canada, son Sandor was born. Irene worked as a shipper for Permalite Industries, a division of Susan Shoes prior to working in the family business, Countryside Flowers and Country Gardens. Irene was a very hard-working, honest, loving person who in turn, was well-loved by all those who knew her. Predeceased in Hamilton in 1995 by husband of 42 years, Laszlo, and also by brother Jozsef, sisters Regina, Katalin and Viktoria, all of Hungary. Irene is survived by her four loving children Irene Milanovic of Ottawa, Ildiko Boudine and Jean-Pierre of France, Les and Donna, Sandor and Moira. Grandchildren Nick and Catherine of Ottawa, David and Cindy of the Cook Islands, Audrey and fiancé Jay, and brothers Aaron and Kristy of Banff, Andrew and Stacey, Aidan of Banff, Sandor Jr. and brother Riley. Great-granddaughters Evi, Mei-Mei of Ottawa and Gracey of the Cook Islands. Also survived by her many cousins in Hungary. Dearly missed by Calla Patocs. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Oakwood wing at Idlewyld Manor for the excellent, loving care they provided to our mother. Cremation has taken place. Visitation is held at TRUSCOTT, BROWN & DWYER FUNERAL CHAPEL 1309 King Street East (at the Delta, opposite Gage Park) 905-549-2417 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 121 Birch Ave. at Barton, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Innichement to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hungarian Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.