STEPHENSON, Irene
Passed away peacefully at Mercy Place Warrnambool on February 15, 2026.
Aged 88 years
Dearly loved wife of Tom (dec.).
Adored mother of Lesley, Tim and Ken.
Much loved Nan of Josh, Matt, Dan, Tyler, Dylan, Jackson and special great Nan of Kobe.
Friend of Juanita, Renee, Jess, Kate, and Alanah
Big sister of Pat and family in Scotland.
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Family and friends of IRENE are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on WEDNESDAY (February 25) commencing at 10.00am.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.
Click this link to view the livestream of Irene's Service.
Funeral notice
Service
Wednesday February 25, 2026, 10:00am
Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool
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Leave a tributeDear Irene, my dear friend. I am so sorry for your loss to your family & friends. You were lovely to work with at the Base Hospital many years ago now. You often tapped on our door at CSSD to let me know you were keeping a mug of cauliflower soup for me. Thank you Irene & I was only thinking of you about 2 wks ago. Love you Irene. Reunited with Tommy💐♥️♥️
February 25, 2026 2:07 am
Aunty, thank you for the love you gave us. Thank you for the care you showed, for the laughter you shared, for the way you made our family feel like home. Your absence leaves a space that can’t be filled, but your love leaves a mark that can’t be erased. Lisa Barry Ami & Lucie Xx
February 24, 2026 9:26 pm
Sincere condolences to the Stephenson family on the loss of your lovely Mum. Remembering her love of painting with Albano in times past. Love from Jenny, Paul & Lara Venzo and family.
February 24, 2026 4:29 pm
For my wonderful sister Irene.
Although we lived thousands of miles apart ,for over 60 years, we were still so close. I will always cherish the memories of the times Mike and I spent with you, Tommy and our families. You are forever in my heart.
Sending love to Lesley,Tim ,Ken and all the family.
Pat xxxFebruary 24, 2026 4:40 am
Our thoughts are with you today and always Ken, Lesley, Tim and families. A beautiful lady with a heart of gold. Hold those beautiful memories close to your hearts. Your mum will be with you always. Love always Jo and Jase
February 23, 2026 6:53 pm
Lesley and family, so sorry for your loss ❤️
February 23, 2026 5:12 pm
Irene, when you, Tommy, Lesley and the Morrises met our family and brought us to Warrnambool, your open hearts and houses, made it our spiritual home.
Your kindness and generosity with be forever steeped in our gratitude.
To all of the family, we hope the time comes soon to look back with fond memories of such a wonderful woman she was.
Our tender thoughts to all of you.February 23, 2026 10:07 am
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Lesley, Tim, Ken and families at this sad time. Such a lovely, friendly lady.
Wendy, Trevor, Jarrod, Matthew & familiesFebruary 22, 2026 5:01 pm
Dear Lesley, Tim & Ken & families
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Irene was such a beautiful lady. So kind, thoughtful and generous with her time.
Sending lots of love ❤️
Alison Elliott xx
February 21, 2026 6:00 pm
My thoughts go out to you Ken in the loss your mother , thinking of you at this sad time .🌺
February 21, 2026 3:26 pm
Dear Lesley, Tim & Ken, I’m so sorry for your loss. Irene was a beautiful lady, so kind and generous with her time. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sending much love.Alison Elliott
February 20, 2026 11:18 pm
Dear Lesley, Tim, Ken and families
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your lovely mum/nan
Thinking of you all love
Cindy and SteveFebruary 20, 2026 4:27 pm
Sincere condolences to Lesley,Tim & Ken on the loss of you beautiful mother
Thinking of you at this sad time. Ray ,Sandra & Jamie Broderick & familiesFebruary 20, 2026 10:10 am
Sincere condolences to Lesley,Tim & Ken on the loss of you beautiful mother
Thinking of you at this sad time. Ray ,Sandra & Jamie Broderick & familiesFebruary 19, 2026 9:02 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Stevenson family.Many memories of your lovely mum from examiner crescent .
The Lumsden family.February 19, 2026 2:26 pm
Our heart felt sympathy to Lesley, Tim, Ken and families on the loss of your beautiful mum, our thoughts are with you.
Diana Tracy and Joanne BunworthFebruary 18, 2026 7:13 pm
Deepest sympathy to Lesley and families on the loss of your dear mum xx
February 18, 2026 5:49 pm
Wonderful lady at rest now condolences to her family cheryl and bill edwards
February 18, 2026 12:19 pm
Dear Irene what an amazing person you were. Always optimistic with the wisdom of a Zen Buddhist. A weekend at Tommy and Irene's was like chicken soup for the soul. A great friend to all the Masons from their first day in Oz. Condolences to Lesley, Tim, Ken and their families. Ian, Bob, Maureen Shanks and Joan Haberfield.
February 18, 2026 11:25 am
To the Stevenson family what a wonderful and caring lady condolences colleen Bence
February 18, 2026 8:55 am
Condolences to Irene’s family.Such a caring and friendly lady. sending love to the family xx
LaurisFebruary 17, 2026 9:40 pm
Thinking of you all at this sad time in the passing of Irene.
February 17, 2026 7:51 pm
A lovely lady now at rest. Our sympathy Lesley, Tim, and Ken. Take care.
February 17, 2026 7:22 pm
Dear Lesley. Iread with much saddness of the passing of your dear mum. Along with your dad she was a true friend to my late parents Jack & Mary Hodgson.
Deepest Sympathy to you & all the family.
God Bless you all.
Jean BurleyFebruary 17, 2026 5:45 pm