THOMPSON, Irene Viona “Bubbles”
Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lennard Thompson (2009). Loving mother of the late Jim Thompson (2025), Sandra Smith of Mount Forest, and Lorri Burns and her husband Matt of Dresden. Adored grandmother of Ashley Smith, Matthew Burns and his wife Jaylene, Dalton Burns, and Emily Burns. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mildred Hotchkiss and her nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Jessie and Katherine Hotchkiss, four brothers and four sisters. Bubbles was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. She was a member of the A.C.W. and choir. Visitation was held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, July 7th from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00pm. The funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 114 Fergus Street South, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, July 8th at 11:00am with visitation from 10:00 – 10:45am. Interment followed at Mount Forest Cemetery. Immediately following the interment, all were invited to the church hall for a reception. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bubbles are asked to consider St. Paul’s Anglican Church or the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation. Online condolences and donations may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
