DUTKA, Irene - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on April 9th 2020, of Irene Dutka, our loving and devoted mother and a friend to all she touched.
She left us while resting peacefully at the Ivan Franko Home. She was in her 90thyear.
Irene was born on January 14th, 1930 in Hlyboka, Ukraine. She and her family left Ukraine and went to England where she met and married the late Jaroslaw Dutka in 1950. They lived together in England before emigrating to Toronto.
She is survived by her 4 children: Daniel of Gravenhurst, Sandy of Toronto, Marianne of Oakville, Christine of Nashville plus 4 grandchildren Natalie, Nicholas, Adrianna and Matthew.
She is also survived by two sisters, Olga and Sylvia.
Irene was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Jaroslaw.
Irene lived a full life as a wonderful mother and was a kind, generous and compassionate caregiver to her family. She dedicated her career to the care of the elderly in retirement and long-term care homes and was a volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross for many years. She passed on her love of Ukrainian Culture to all her children.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, baking and Ukrainian embroidery. Even as her health declined, she maintained her positive spirit and was very grateful for all the the family visits.
She was very proud of her family and leaves us with many beautiful memories.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions and for everyone’s safety, there will be no viewing. Burial will be private.
There will be a memorial at a later date when it is safe to do so.
The family kindly requests that in lieu of sending flowers, donations may be made in support of Canadian Cancer Research, the Canadian Red Cross, The Hospital For Sick Children or the Ukrainian Canadian Social Services.
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