Passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on January 29, 2024, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her beloved husband David (2018). Cherished mother of Kathryn Wisz (Sean) and Christine Abdulla. Proud Grandmother of Conlan and Cade Sleeth and Sydney and Audrey Wisz. Treasured sister of Jim Mylet (Margeret) and Ann Moohan (late John) and Aunt and Great-Aunt of Michelle Stanley (Jeff), Jim Mylet (Lori-anne Stewart), Paige, Heather, Kathryn, and Connor. As well as many beloved family members in Scotland, England, Wales and Spain.

Irene was born September 6, 1941, in Paisley, Scotland to James and Annie Mylet. She studied at Notre Dame College of Education, beginning her teaching career in Scotland at the age of 19. She emigrated to Canada in 1967 continuing to teach and enrich the lives of many children for over 35 years.
Spending over 15 years teaching at St Christopher’s Elementary School, she was also actively involved in St Christopher’s Parish as a Lecter, RCIA mentor, and Eucharistic minister.

In July of 1968, she married Dave, they were happily married for 50 years. After beginning their life together in Toronto, they moved out to Mississauga to start their family and raise their two daughters Kathryn and Christine. Over the years they enjoyed traveling, going to the theatre, and entertaining many close and cherished friends. They had a wonderful life together.
Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Neweduk- Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West, Mississauga on Tuesday, February 6th from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Christopher’s Roman Catholic Church, 1171 Clarkson Road N., on Wednesday, February 7th at 11 a.m. For those who wish, donations in Irene’s memory may be made to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, directed to Palliative Care.