JANET ELIZABETH IRELAND (nee HASSEY)

December 5, 2025

Janet Elizabeth Ireland of Dungannon, wife of William Ireland, died peacefully, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease, at the age of 73. Born Aug. 10, 1952, in Hamilton, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Marshall) and William Hassey. Dear mother of Denise (Joel) Cyr of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Darryl Lea of St. Catharines. Beloved “Babchi” of her grandson, Perry. Sister of Barbara Hrankowski of Niagara Falls, Linda (Larry) Kerr of Belle River, and Bob (Joan) Hassey of Hamilton. Also missed by her step-children, Becky (Dean) Lightfoot of Waterdown, Richard (Pam) Ireland of Port Albert, William (Tracy) Ireland of London, Jeffrey (Deb) Ireland of Belgrave and Robert (Roberta) Ireland of Port Albert; sisters-in-law, Marie Jamieson of Orangeville and Eva May (Lloyd) Ferrier of Huntsville; and several nieces and nephews. Best friend of Janet McGillicuddy and the late Jane Ireland. Predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Terry Hrankowski and Robert Ireland. Janet was a self-taught, talented seamstress, a friend to all, and she lit up the room with her quiet wit, humour and smile. A heartfelt thanks to the One-Care home care professionals and the excellent staff at Southbridge Longterm Care. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Friday, Dec, 12, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home chapel, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to wear purple if they wish, in memory of Janet, as it was her favourite colour. Spring interment, Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Donations to the Huntington Society of Canada are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.