Obituary of Irene Martha McIlwain

McILWAIN , IRENE M. Age 82 of Horseheads , NY and Florida passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 15 , 2015 in Florida . Irene was born May 8 , 1933 in Troy , PA the daughter of the late Francis and Bertha Selleck Morrison. Irene married her husband , Donald R. McIlwain , on August 20 , 1950 and he pre-deceased her on October 31 , 2006 after 56 years of marriage. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers Harry , George , and Richard and her sister Harriett. Irene loved her family and friends and enjoyed spending winters in Florida . She was known for her beautiful crocheting and flowers and was the "Cookie Gramma" to her great grandchildren. Mrs. McIlwain is survived by her children Connie & Dieter Hammerling of Maitland , Florida , Donald L. & Sheilla McIlwain of Horseheads , NY and Cheryl & Dale Cleveland of Horseheads , NY ; grandchildren : Melissa (Jesse) Ernest , Valerie (Dan) Tobbe , Donnie McIlwain , Brandon McIlwain , Meggin (Ben) Milam , Shannon Cleveland , and Krystel (Tim) Welch ; great grandchildren ; Anna and Emily Tobbe , Ryan and Samantha McIlwain , Kylee and Paige Milam , Daniella , Ethan , and Everhett Welch ; sister ; Irma Page ; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and many caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Sunday November 22 , 2015 from 6-8 PM . Mrs. McIlwain's Funeral and Committal Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8 PM . Irene will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband Donald in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY.