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Irene Gateman (nee Widmeyer) of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior’s Community, Hanover on Thursday May 26, 2022 Just 6 days after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was happy to celebrate it with ice cream and chocolates for her special day.
Irene was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir for many years and member of their lady’s group. She was also a member of the Hanover Seniors Friendship Club. She helped her husband Elmer Gateman in the bus business for many years.
Survived by her nephews Kurt (Karen) Widmeyer of Okotoks Alberta, Allan (Annette)Widmeyer of Kelowna BC, and niece Lynn (Steve) Jay of Brampton. Also missed by great nieces and nephews Kelly (Jarerd) Prevost , Kiel, Katie (Jason Simmons), Samantha (Mitch), David (Meloday) Widmeyer, and Emma Jay, great great niece and nephew Gavin and Madison Prevost. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Edith(Ermel), husband Elmer Gateman and brother Harold Widmeyer and sister in law Mildred (Nuhn)
Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Funeral Service held on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 11:00 am, at Hanover Cemetery. Interment in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.
Dear Irene has been my friend for many years having met her through my mother-in-law Florence Paton and Jim of Wiarton. We had many good visits together and always kept in touch over visits, phone calls and cards we shared with each other. My late parents Herb and Doris Beacock grew fond of Irene as well. I admired her greatly. My condolences to you Kurk, Allan and Lynn and your family. Sincerely, Elaine Paton
- Elaine PatonOur very deepest sympathies on Irene's passing. Glad she was able to celebrate her 100th birthday. My parents drove bus for Elmer and Irene for many years and when we got married in 1977, they took pleasure in hiding our car for us in the bus garage with the guard dog during the reception so that no one could fill it with confetti. They were a lovely couple and Irene was a sweetheart.
Brian & Debbie Lester
We would like to send our sincere sympathy to Irene’s family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Sandra ErmelOur condolences to the family at the passing of Irene, ,she will be missed. .
- Gary & Carole RahnJohn and Gail Ermel are sadden to here Johns first cousin Irene Gateman has passed away.
- John and Gail Ermel
