Obituary of Ilene Helen Kirkland

At Summit Place in Owen Sound Wednesday afternoon January 19, 2011. The former Ilene Ball of RR1 Allenford in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kirkland. Loving mother of Leanne Weller of Tara, Paula Forrest of Port Elgin and Rob of Chesley Lake. Devoted Grandmother of Charlene, Ashley and Clay. Dear sister of Myrel Messam of Tara and Velma Philip of Owen Sound. Dear sister-in-law of Hugh Kirkland and wife Phyllis of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by her twin brother Ivan, her parents and two brothers-in-law. Ilene will be remembered for her 31 years driving the school bus to Amabel Hepworth Public and Sauble Public Schools.(1972-2003) Private family arrangements have taken place. Spring Interment at Zion Cemetery. In memory of Ilene, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Ilene by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.