Obituary of Irene A. Gault

GAULT, Irene (Skarbek) August 18, 1934 " November 1, 2016 Surrounded by her loving family, it is with extreme sadness that the family announce the passing of Irene A. Gault. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Veronica Skarbek. Loving wife of over 55 years to the late Gerald (2013). Cherished mother to Glenn and wife Susan, Karen, Randy, Krista and husband Carey. Loved Grandma to Kayla, Kelsey and Mitchell. Special "grandma & pet sitter" to Jackson, Gracie, George & Henry. Dear sister of Ed Skarbek, the late Stan and Ted Skarbek, and sister"in-law Stella Skarbek. Aunt Irene to Ted, Susan, Tom and the late Carol and their families. As owner and operator of the Fireside Inn Restaurant & Banquet Center for over 30 years, mom was known for her famous cabbage rolls, pierogies & fried chicken. She served many thousand customers in Windsor-Essex and had countless stories to tell. Her most precious moments were working every day beside her family which she cherished most of all. She was an amazing basketball player, excellent cook, loved watching sports with dad, playing euchre and cribbage till late in the night, planting beautiful flowers & reading magazines. We will forever be proud of her strength & courage. Visiting at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Central Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd E. 519-253-7234 on Friday November 4, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. In kindness, donations may be made to Hospice of Windsor. Online condolences and cherished memories may be left at www.windsorchapel.com