Crumbie: Annie Irene
Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Monday January 25th, 2021. Irene (Hopkins), in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Robert “Bubs” Crumbie. Loving mother of Rick (Bonnie), Linda Kirby, Donnie (Debbie), Carol (Wayne Littlejohn), Bobbie (Cindy), Kathy (Greg Marcus), Ron (Jamie), and Randy. Loved grandmother of Christine, Richard (Bonnie Passer), Bryan (Sarah Desjardins), Tyler (Krista Wade), Darren (Debbie), Crystal (Chris Palbiski), Jimmy (Cindy), Jenny (Brad Hansen), Trevor (Adam Sheridan), Coraleigh (Bryan Parsons), Robert (Alyea), Jason (Jackie Nickleford), Tina (Gerry Thibaudeau), the late Sean Rattray, Kait (Ryan Flahive), Tanner, Cody (Molly Rowley) and Ashley (John Groom). Dear great grandmother of: Logan, Ally, Emma, Alexander, Regan, Wyatt, Dakota, David, Danica, Cole, Payton, Aidon, Kylie, John, Bree, Tayt, Hudson, Emmett, Parker, Addison, Fallon, Fionn, Ronan, Harper, Rae, Wyatt, Rosa – Lee and DeLyla. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by all her extended family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Irene’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 112 Commerce Park Dr . #1, Barrie, ON L4N 8W8 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 4 Checkley St, Suite 103, Barrie, ON., L4N 1W1 would be appreciated by the family.
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Kimber says
My sincere condolences to the Crumbie family.
Anne Marie ( Mitchell) Ritchie says
Our sympathies go out to the Crumbie family and also to the entire community of Beeton for Irene and Bubs were such a big part of the heart and soul of our small town.
John and Anne Marie
Alan and Wendy Masters says
So very sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. Such an amazing,fun,loving lady who will be greatly missed.
Love and happy memories to all the Crumbie family. You are all in our hearts,thoughts and prayers ❤️
Ross & Doris Stafford says
Sincere condolences to the entire Crombie family. A special person has left us. She cared for our children and fed us many fine meals at functions in Beeton. Rest In Peace Irene.
LINDSAY GIRARD says
R.I.P. IRENE. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. YOUR AT PEACE AND IN GOD’S HANDS NOW
Mike & Suzanne Lemire says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie family.
Sheri Sallows says
Sincere condolences to the Crumbie family and all the people that loved this special lady! She was truly unforgettable & she will be missed.
Paul & Glady says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie Family. Irene was one of a kind and always had a helping hand to all. We have great memories of Irene and she was a great supporter of our Beeton Ladies Ball and Hockey Teams. She will be truly missed.
Wayne and Betty Sutherland says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie family. Irene was a very special lady.
Susan Jevons says
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. She was a real pillar of the community. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
Sue & Dave Jevons
Susie Robinson says
To the Crumbie families…I am very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing..Irene was a very lovely woman…She always had a smile or a hug every time I saw her and you were always welcome to her home…She will be remembered for her delicious meals …Everyone should be lucky to have know her ..She will never be forgotten .She is back with Bubs dancing the waltz..Say hi to everyone for me Irene …You will forever be remembered…R.I.P. Irene.❤️❤️”GOOD NIGHT IRENE”
Reta Reid (Ketcheson) says
I am so sad to hear this news of one of my favorite Aunts. I will always remember coming up to see her every week-end as a young girl. Going To Beeton was one of my favorite memories as a child. She always went out of her way to spoil me. She will be truly missed by me and many more.
Joan Westlake says
To the Crumbie family, so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing, have many fond memories of her lovely wedding and community events meals. Such a warm and caring lady. Our thoughts are with you all, the Westlake family
Marilyn Coulter says
Thinking of you all. Your mom will be sadly missed.
Bob & Margaret Milligan says
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Irene will be missed by everyone in this community.
Jack and Joan Colwell says
To all the family,
Jack and I are very sorry to hear about Irene. She was not only a Beeton icon but one of the most amazing and versatile woman we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Nothing was too difficult for her to do, if you asked. She loved children and partially raised half the kids in town- including our two. Our thoughts go out to the family at this sad time. Joan and Jack.
Todd Marchant says
To all of the Crumbie family,
Our most sincere condolences go out to you all.
Todd, Marilou and Don Marchant
Lori (sullivan) Thorne says
To all the Crumbies so sad for your loss she was a great pleasure to care for and she made my day at Simcoe Manor. I tell you if those plants died I was in trouble laughing . What a great lady with lots of stories.
Joanne & Peter Duggan & Family says
So sorry to hear about her passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janis Van Dyke says
My condolences to the entire Crumbie family. Irene was a true pillar of the Beeton community and will be dearly missed. She looked after me, as she did many many others; growing up she catered every event I ever went to at the “rink hall” and her roast beef was legendary. Always caring and ready with a smile she was a great lady. Many fond memories. Thinking of you all at this time.
Janis Colwell says
My condolences to the entire Crumbie family. Irene was a true pillar of the Beeton community and she will be dearly missed. She looked after me, as she did many, many others over the years. Growing up I remember she catered almost every event I went to at the “rink hall” and her roast beef was legendary. Always interested and caring, she had a big heart for everyone. Thinking of you all at this time.
Mike Hacking says
Irene was a great woman and a legend in Beeton. I’m thankful for my time with her in my childhood and being a part of her babysitting family. Great memories. My condolences to her family and friends and may her memories live on with us all.
Gary and Debbie Brown says
Very sad to hear of Irene’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Irene, you were the cornerstone of support for the whole community and you and Bubs will always be remembered as the kindest people in the community
It was our pleasure to have known you and Bubs over the years.
Anne Del Gobbo (McGinty) says
My deepest condolences to the Crumbie Family. She was such a lovely lady with the biggest heart.
Leo and Tara McGinty says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie/Hopkins families. Family was always first for Irene followed by the community. Most if not all local service clubs experienced Irene’s catering and/or donations. She was a cheerleader at many rinks and ball diamonds! She will be missed. I will say this for the last time..”Bubs…Irene’s looking for you” God bless you both!
Tony Costanzo and Family says
I remember Irene and her husband from my earlier years working at the Beeton Legion. They were both a big presence within the community and definitely the face of Beeton!
My deepest condolences to all the Crumbie families.
Sharon MacDonald says
My deepest condolences to all the Crumbie family.
Keith Rutledge says
My condolences to the whole family
I have great memories of your mom
Kelly Stephens says
My sincerest condolences to the Crumbie family. Cherish all the fond memories.
Ray and Brenda Lisk says
Irene and Bubs were supportive of all things Beeton. You could count on them. She catered at countless wonderful celebrations in our community.
Fond memories.
Barbara Ann Gauley says
My sincere sympathy to all of the Crumbie family on Irene’s passing.
She was a wonderful friend to many and a fabulous cook. Rest In Peace
J.J.Paul & Margaret Whiteside says
To all of the Crumbie Family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Irene.
Justin Tweedy says
Our heartfelt condolences to the Crumbie family. Keeping you in our thoughts,
The Tweedy Family
Bridgette and Dan Flahive says
So very sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy
Bridgette and Dan Flahive says
So very sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy, Dan and Bridgette
Alvin& Verona says
Deepest sympathy.The Rutledge family.
Alvin & Verona says
Sorry to hear about your mom. You have a lot of great memories of her and so do we. Always remember the good times,and the wonderful meals. Alvin and Verona
Barb Kowalski says
Our condolences to the entire Crumbie family. Irene will be missed by all of us.
The Dorsey Families
bonnie robinson says
sending my condolence to the family ofIRENE may you R.I.P
Bridget Girard McPherson says
My deepest condolences to the Crumble Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wonderful lady. R.I.P. Irene.
Barbara Ann Gauley says
To all of the Crumbie family my sincere sympathy on your Mom’s passing. She was a fantastic cook and a good friend to many.
Cindy Elmer says
So saddened to here of Irene’s passing. Sending our condolences to the Crumbie family and our Hopkins cousins. Irene will be missed.
Sylvia Elmer says
My deepest condolences to the Crumbie and Hopkins families.
I met Irene after moving to Beeton when I was a young women. I remember seeing Irene riding her bike up and down main street – singing away. I love to sing too, and we became good friends. I will miss you Irene.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Our sincere condolences to all of Irene’s family. She will certainly be missed.
Jess Prothero says
So sorry to hear of Irene passing
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Ron and Donna Ingram says
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. We have so many great memories of Irene. She will certainly be missed by all her family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.
Keith and Donna Reynolds says
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Irene. Sincere condolences to all. Beeton won’t be the same without her.
Tom Elmer says
Sorry to hear about Irene’s passing. Condolences to the Crumbie and Hopkins families. Irene’s contributions to the community will be miss by many.
Betty Decaire (Robinson ) says
To all the Crumbie family:Our deepest condolences in the passing of a fun person, who told it like it was —she will certainly be missed by everyone ,& we will all remember her delicious catering!!! …Sincere sympathy from Bob & Betty Decaire
Judy Gray says
Sending our condolences to the Crumbie family. Irene will definitely be missed by all her family and friends.
Earl and Judy Gray
Carol-Lynne and Larry Smilsky says
So sorry to hear this. Your Mom was a huge part of the fabric of Beeton. I will always picture her in the kitchen of some town gathering – dishing up her roast beef and gravy, and always with a smile on her face. What a full life she lead !
Sandy Henry says
To The Crumbie Family. May all of the great memories you have of Irene bring you comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. Don & Carol Dion & Family
Kim Kevin dermott says
Our condolences to the entire family. The community will definitely miss Irene
Jean Andrews says
Please accept my condolences to the entire Crumbie family so many stories to share your mother will be missed from this Beeton community.
Chris Gould says
My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss her dearly
Sara Wray says
It was an honor and pleasure to care for Irene at Simcoe Manor. We had a lot of great conversations together. She had a great sense of humor and will be missed dearly. My condolences to the Crumbie family.
Bonnie and Ken Pratt says
Sorry for the loss of your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great and great-great grandmother. Not only did she have you all as a muched loved family, but our Community had her as a muched loved friend and icon.
W Boyd Collins says
Crumbie Family
So sorry for your loss. Irene was a wonderful woman and very kind to my children and me.
RIP Irene. Boyd
Anne & Dave Platt says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie Family. Irene will be very sadly missed.
We have such great memories of Irene, from being a friend, babysitter, caterer, fellow hockey supporter and just all round lovely person. May she Rest In Peace and her memory be a blessing. As Bubs would say. Goodnight Irene.
Remembered with great respect and sadness. Dave & Anne Platt
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Sincere condolences to the entire Crumbie family. Irene was such a wonderful, jovial, hard working woman with a heart of gold. She and Bubs truly were pillars of the community! We all have great memories of them to cherish!
Deb Poulsen says
I’m sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. It’s funny; I haven’t seen her for so many years and yet I can still clearly hear her voice and her laugh in my head. My thoughts are with you.
Leo & Pat Zalewski says
Pat first met Irene and family before we were married. Catered our wedding as noone else would do. Leo grew up with them all. Keep cooking ‘Mom’ Crumbie. End of an era. Love to all the family.
Brian & Heather Snowdon says
We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a lovely lady and always made us feel welcome when we visited my sister at the Manor. She was a good friend to Ann. Remember all the good memories..hold them close to your heart..❤️
Barbara Kent says
Our condolences to the Crumbie families and our Hopkin’s cousins
Amanda Ranby says
sorry to hear of Irene’s passing my condolences to the crumbie Family at this difficult time RIP Irene
Amanda Ranby says
RIP Irene my condolences to the crumbie Family at this difficult time
Gord & Carol Ball says
Our sincere condolences to the entire Crumbie Family.
Irene was always very supportive of her community, whether it be thru her culinary skills, or her exuberant cheerleading at the arena. She was always willing and ready to lend a hand wherever needed. She will definitely be missed.
May you find comfort in your cherished memories
Jack Bourassa,Lori Elliott & Family says
Our sincere condolences to the Crumbie family!Irene will always be remembered as a very kind sole to all!!! God Bless!
Keith &Elaine says
Sincere sympathy to the family
Paulette Hatch says
My deepest condolences to the whole CRUMBIE family
Irene was a very special lady in this town, she was a generous and kind lady, she will never be forgotten especially for her wonderful meals she served to so many in our town and towns close by, RIP Irene
Jason and Susan Dow says
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Crumbie Family. Irene catered our wedding and we have many fond memories of her. We will be thinking of you all in our thoughts.
Michele Ballantyne says
Jamie, So sorry to hear of your mother inlaw’s passing
Rick vanLoenen says
Condolences to the Crumbie Family.
Lee & Tim Doyle says
I can remember Irene way back when I was young. She has been a mainstay of Beeton. I grew up knowing all her children & seeing her at their hockey games. She catered at many feasts in town as well. Condolences to the whole family. She will certainly be missed.
Donna says
Sincere sympathy to the Crumbie family.
Ron & Norma Radyk says
Our Thoughts Are With Irene’s Family,In Your Many Hours Of Grief And Sorrow.
Courtney Sikkema says
Sending my condolences to the Crumbie family . May you have strength during this difficult time. It was a pleasure to have met Irene .
Courtney Sikkema says
Sending my condolences to Crumbie family . It was a pleasure to have met her.
Debbie Creelman (Hopkins) says
Sending our love and hugs from your B.C. family. We shall miss Auntie Irene and hold her memories close to our hearts.
Marijane Archer says
Sincerest condolences to the entire Crumbie family.
Irene was a Beeton treasure and will be greatly missed.
Bob and Gail Matthews says
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Crumbie family. We will certainly miss her excellent cooking and home made pies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jaclyn Beder says
What a wonderful lady and neighbour for many many years in Beeton. She will not be forgotten. RIP Irene.
Jaci, Michael & Brenda Beder. ️
Ann Hart says
My sincere condolences to the Crumbie family.
Charliene Metherall says
Mine and Phil’s sincere condolences to the Crumbie family on your loss. We hope she is in a kitchen in heaven cooking up a storm! Her ribs were fantastic and she sure knew how to put up a great meal!
Chris & Anna Poulsen says
Our deepest sympathies to the Crumbie family. Playing hockey in Beeton, you could always count on Irene being in the stands. She will be greatly missed.
Evelyn Wadden says
My sincere condolences to the Family Irene was a special lady
Louise and Lyle Longhurst says
Our deepest condolences to all of Irene’s friends and family. An amazing lady. She will be missed.
Louise and Lyle
Jennifer & Dale Dever says
To the entire Crumbie family, we offer you our sincere condolences on the loss of your mum. Her memory will live on in the Beeton Community. Hugs to you all. Jenn & Dale
June Grandy says
I will miss this lady thinking of all of you at this sad time
Anne Morley says
My family was so very saddened to hear of Irene’s passing. She was an absolutely amazing woman. My sincerest condolences to the entire Crumbie family.
Ken & Marina Westlake says
Our sincere condolences
Gail King says
So sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Irene was truly loved by many. Every time I think of Beeton, I remember the good times had at Irene’s home. She will be missed by the community.
Jordan Family says
It is with a heavy heart that we write this. Irene and Bubs were that couple that took everyone under their wings and always helped you and made you feel welcome and loved. Wow going back she babysat my children who are now in their 40s. They were an icon and legend in our village. How times have changes. It’s so sad You will be forever remembered and take wing Irene and god speed to Bubs.
Rick coleman says
Sending condolences to the CRUMBIE family on the loss of such a fine person your mother
Peggy Ann field says
Our condolences to all the family, she will be remembered by many , thinking of you all,
Lynne Aiken says
Rest in Peace Irene.
Love Jimmie and Mae Aiken and families.
Al & Judy Lord says
To our dear Crumbie Family friends,
We were very saddened hearing about the passing of Irene. Irene was such a lovely lady and knowing her the last 40 years we have many fond memories of her and her late husband, Bubs. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we are thinking of all your families during this time of sorrow. We know you will find comfort by cherishing the wonderful memories irene has left with all of you, forever.
Al & Judy Lord
Suzanne and Mike Elines says
Sincere Condolences
Charlie Lisk says
Heart felt condolences to the Crumbie family…Irene was a kind lady..loved to follow the hockey scene..Beeton Old Stingers and the Legion hockey team. She will be missed…
Guye & Marcia Breedon says
Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Crumbie family.
Gary and Susan Coleman says
Irene was truly a fixture of the Beeton community. Her jovial nature and cooking expertise were certainly part of her trademark. Sincerest condolences to the family.
Heather and George Bayley says
Our condolences to all the Crumbie family. Irene always had a smile and hello to anyone. She will live in your hearts forever.
Tara Huxley says
My condolences to the Crumbie family. Irene you were a special person and will truly be missed.
Tracy & Graham Huxley says
Deepest Condolences. Irene was a caring, deep loving soul. So many great memories in the arena an of her delicious food.
Richard and Robin Norcross says
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Irene will be sorely missed and was truly a pillar of our community.
Linda Gill says
My condolences to the Crumbie family. Having gone to school with both Ron & Randy, helping Irene during a few catering events & just spending many hours around the Beeton Arena – she will be greatly missed in the community.