Kennedy, Irene Constance. Peacefully with family at her side on Saturday October 31, 2009 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie. Irene Kennedy of Barrie in her 80th year. Beloved wife and life long companion of Noel Kennedy. Predeceased by husband Arthur James Kennedy. Loving mother of Michael (Kay), Diana Morton (Ron), Timothy (Roseann), Russell (Theresa), James (Linda), Kelly (Joe), Shawn (Kelly), and the late Patrick (Linda). Cherished Nanny to 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Irene will also be sadly missed by Debbie and several family and friends. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home 201 Minet's Point Rd. at Yonge St., Barrie on Wednesday November 4th from 10:00 a.m. Service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations greatly appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com.