It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and baba, Irene Petruck, on July 30, 2024.

Irene was born in Toronto on January 28, 1940 to parents Pauline (Wowk) and Samuel Dedeluk.

Often citing her children and grandchildren as her biggest achievements, she will be greatly missed by son William Petruck (Lesia), daughter Janet Fanaki (Adam, deceased), grandchildren Alexandra, Mitchell, Isobel, Sam and cousin Natalie Stewart (née Melnychuk) of Strongsville, Ohio.

Her kindness, love, generosity, willingness to help and sense of humor knew no limits. Our cherished memories of her will live on forever.

She made many dear friends that she cherished throughout her life. From her time as a student at Dewson Public School to Western Technical Institute, working for the Toronto District School Board and volunteering for many organizations such as the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada and Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre.

Our personal reporter, her passions included talking about the news, politics, stocks, style, business and pro golf.

She loved watching Jeopardy - no one dared call during that sacred half hour - and she took great joy in being the captain of our family Wordle group.

We would like to especially thank the following medical teams and caregivers: At Sunnybrook, Dr. Lisa Chodirker, K3C, Dr. Naushin Walji and the Palliative Care Unit; in-home care from Dorothy Ley Hospice; as well as the compassionate PSWs from Assurance Home Care.

To her dear friends, thank you for your companionship and always lifting her spirits.

Visitation will take place in Toronto on Monday, August 5 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel (2357 Bloor Street West). On Tuesday, August 6 the funeral will be held at 10:00am at St. Demetrius Church (135 La Rose Avenue).

If desired, a donation in her memory can be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Demetrius Church or a charity of your choice.

Vichnaya Pamyat.