Irene is predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Ralph Bourassa; her son Wayne Bourassa who died at the young age of 27 years old and her parents Henry and Audelie Lacaille.
Irene is survived by her five loving children Denise Kruger, Edgar Bourassa, Paul Bourassa, Laurence Bourassa, and Vicky Bourassa; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Irene was a very kind and gentle soul who was very close to her family all her life. Irene would smile no matter what the occasion.