Obituary of Katherine "Babs" Irving

(Nee Gahan)

(Born in Braeside)

Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa with family by her side on Sunday evening, June 17^th, 2018. Beloved wife of Jim Irving for over 48 years. Much loved mother of Shane (Christine) of Ottawa and Shannon Irving (Eric Raymond) of Calgary. Beloved “Nannie” of twin grandsons: Jack and Chris. Cherished daughter of the late Kathleen O’Sullivan and the late William “Billy” Gahan; formerly of Braeside. Sister of William “Wid” Gahan (Joan) of Arnprior. Predeceased by siblings: Raymond Gahan (Georgina); Doreen “Dodie” Moskos (late Leo); Michael “Buddy” Gahan and Shirley Allinotte (late Keith). Daughter-in-law of the late Harry and Carmel (nee Wren) Irving; formerly of Renfrew. Sister-in-law of Garry Irving (Barbara) of Renfrew; the late Winston Irving (Gail of Renfrew), Keith Irving (late Christine) of Kincardine and Helen McCallum of Renfrew.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews. Friends were invited to join the family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday afternoon, June 20^th from 1 to 4 p.m. only. A Graveside service took place at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior on Thursday morning, June 21^st at 10:30. In memory of Babs, please consider a donation to the Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation.