Irene MarieWHYSKER(née Burns) 2/12/1944 - 14/09/2022 on 14/09/2022 Fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church passed away in Wythenshawe Hospital following a short illness. The most loved wife of David for nearly 56 years and loving sister of Ann and brother-in-law, Brian and his partner Sandra and cousins, Steven and Colin who will all miss her forever, as will Brian and Sandra's large supportive family. Irene lived in Chorlton-cum-Hardy for over 50 years (formerly in Withington) and she will be fondly remembered by all her friends and neighbours. She worked as NHS Medical Secretary to the Geriatric Unit at Burton House (old Withington Hospital), then as Medical Secretary to the Psycho geriatric Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary until her early retirement owing to ill health. Irene was the voluntary organiser/trustee of Withington Hospital Stroke Club from its creation in 1977 until its closure in 2019. Didsbury Rotary Club gave her a Paul Harris Award in recognition of this She was a skilful, ardent ballroom dancer and enjoyed this with her husband, David until ill health intervened when she was in her early 70s. Requiem Mass at St John's Church, High Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy on Friday 21st October at 12:00 noon prior to interment at Southern Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations gratefully received to The Stroke Association. All donations and enquiries to The Co-op Funeralcare, Chorlton, 0161 8812212
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