Irene Bayley, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 12, 2020 at Centenary Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario. She was born on January 31, 1926 in Belfast Ireland. A unique soul, Irene loved being the centre of attention and always made a Grand entrance to any event. She loved dancing and was a proud member of the Scarborough Show Stoppers for many years. One of her many highlights was her performance on stage at Roy Thompson with the Show Stoppers and being the first female saxophonist in Belfast entertaining her adoring fans. An accomplished cook and traveler, she was always ready for the next adventure and would come home with amazing colourful stories. Irene loved to be social, even when she took up the sport of golf she focused on the comradery and fashion of the game rather than the skills. Always a spiritual person she was a founding member St. Dunstan of Canterbury. She is survived by her son’s Wayne Bayley (Linda), Sean Bayley (Jane) and daughter Sharon Bayley (Ciaran). She treasured her grandchildren and always made time for them, Samantha, Dean, Morgan, Alexa and Oliver
Visitation will be held at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Ave. E on Thursday January 16, 2020 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd. Scarborough, Ontario on Friday January 17, 2020 at 11 am. Celebration of Life reception to follow at Scarboro Golf & Country Club, 321 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. If desired, donations may be made in Irene’s name to SickKids Foundation
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackscarborough.com for the BAYLEY family.
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