Obituary
Due to the current pandemic restrictions and under direction from our regulator, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, effective November 14, 2020 all funerals and visitations will be by invitation only to limit the number of people in attendance and prevent the spread of COVID-19. We encourage those that are unable to attend in person to express their sympathy by posting a message of condolence to our website, donating to a charity of your choice in memory of your loved one or by sending flowers to the funeral home.Visitation
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November 21, 2020
It was indeed a pleasure to have known sis. Meade.
Her pleasant smile and warm greeting will always be remembered.
God Bless
November 21, 2020
It was such a privilege to know you as my Auntie Irene, You were such an important part of our family. If only we could have you here longer. I am so grateful to have known you. May you rest in peace.
November 21, 2020
To my loving Sister, you are now at peace with the lord. I could not say goodbye as you are so far away. May you rest in peace and the lord be with you until we meet again. From your loving Sister Catherine (Katie) Amos and family
November 20, 2020
Sorry to hear of your passing as everyone knows you loved Spencer and Folton you guys were comedians in a loving way. You were dedicated ushers three of you were always together having laughs. You will be missed sadly but we know that where you are now is in the King's care rest from your labors.
November 20, 2020
Spencer Fraser and Karen Fraser and Margaret Cummings
November 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of your passing Aunty Irene and now your reunited with family that are waiting for you. Say hello to them from all of us still on earth and we love you all dearly. Sleep tight dear aunt. Love from your Niece in England Bernadette Minto (nee Lee) and family xx
November 20, 2020
I would like to express my condolences to Ms Irene family and friends for the loss of your beloved sister aunty cousin etc. You will be missed and surely not forgotten. What a friend we have in Jesus all our pain and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. Sleep on Ms Irene we love you God love you more. Rest in him. Love always. From Vivian and family.
November 19, 2020
My condolences to Irene’s sister Katie and the family in England also the members at First Baptist Church; Sis Irene and I talked everyday on the telephone reading the Bible talking about the Love of God and praying. She will be sadly missed.
“Cheerio” Sis Irene God rest your soul in peace you will be sadly missed.
November 19, 2020
Sending Condolences to family and friends of Sister Meade
1 Thessalonians 4:14 - For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
I will miss our calls “I am just checking in” she would say and the call would always end with a joke that would always make me laugh.
God Bless and may she Rest in Peace
November 19, 2020
So sad to hear of your passing Aunty Irene aka Aunty Catherine- give grandad a big hug and kiss from me- love your niece in England Catherine and the 4Ds xxx
November 18, 2020
Sending Condolences, Comfort and Prayers; To family and friends of Sister Meade
What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
And what a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
May we grieve in knowing that Sister Irene is now Resting in Peace
November 17, 2020
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Sister Irene you have earned your wings and gained your strength in the Lord.
I thank you for your love and concern, for Aaliyah and I.
We are going to miss your many jokes and laughter, we shared in church, and occasional bus trips to Buffalo, N.Y. Most of all, your views, were spoken with honesty, spirituality, and purposeful meanings.
Well done good and faithful servant 🙏
God Bless,
Rhonda and Aaliyah Grant
November 17, 2020
Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble I. Heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Meade Family and prayer goes out the Maxine one of Irene good friend Irene was like a mother to me. But whenever I would visit her she never let me touch her beautiful dolls. Irene God seen that you were getting tired so he call you out of your pains and suffering. When I lived in Toronto and attended the church Irene when to First Baptist she was such an inspiration to me. When she became an usher she wanted me to become one as well. Irene you will always be in our heart. Irene has received her crown of Glory. Sending prayer From Louella Ross and Marlene Smith Family. The Beals Family Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
November 17, 2020
I remember the day I was baptized in 2008 at First Baptist Church, and Sis Irene adopted me (as one of her many daughters ) right there and than. Over the years we shared tea, bible scriptures, events and she was very generous with her time to talk and encourage me the spiritual walk with the Father...she would say "Well It is in the Father's Hands". Like my wife I too had good relationship with Sis Irene during our time together as ushers at First Baptist Church for many years. It was a wonderful time for us to work together as ushers. Now you are on your way home to be with the Master. I still have my work to do, so one day we will meet again in the Master's Mansion. Sister Irene you will be missed by us, but we take comfort in knowing you are resting in the arms of Angels. Until we meet again.
November 17, 2020
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30- RIP Grandma Meade. I love you and cherish every moment we had together. Our laughs at church & on the phone. I will always keep you in my heart. May you enjoy your rest in Christ until we meet our lord and saviour again. Sending prays & love from North Preston, Nova Scotia. Love your grandson, Devin smith
November 17, 2020
I shall always cherish the fond memories I have of my beloved friend, Irene, and will miss our regular phone chats from which I gained much wisdom and encouragement. We worked together very well in First Baptist Church, especially our time on the Usher Board. Irene was faithful and loyal in anything she undertook; she was a wonderful Christian lady and I looked up to her. My dear Irene, you have earned your rest in Christ, and Heaven now has gained a precious and beautiful angel. "To God Be The Glory"
November 16, 2020
Our beloved Sis. Catherine Meade, affectionately know as Irene, was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Toronto. She was a kind and active member who will be missed dearly. We'll cherish the many fond moments shared together.
Sis. Irene was a very gracious mother figure to me (as pastor). We had a cordial mother/son relationship and I thank God for her support towards me as her pastor.
May she rest in peace.
on behalf of Rev. Wendell and Rosil Gibbs,
the Gibbs and Church Family
November 16, 2020
Our beloved Sis. Catherine Meade, affectionately know as Irene, was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Toronto. She was a kind and active member who will be missed dearly. We'll cherish the many fond moments shared together.
Sis. Irene was a very gracious mother figure to me (as pastor). We had a cordial mother/son relationship and I thank God for her support towards me as her pastor.
May she rest in peace.
Rev. Wendell Gibbs
