Kaufman, Irene Teresa (née Hartman) (Died)

KAUFMAN, Irene Theresa (nee Hartman) - November 12, 1918 to December 11th, 2013 - With quiet dignity at the Maples Home for Seniors in Tavistock on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 Irene Theresa Kaufman passed away. To Irene the most treasured aspect of her life was her family. She was the devoted wife and best friend for over 71 years of the late Harold Edwin Kaufman (January 9th, 2013). She was his constant companion. She enjoyed spending many a Sunday afternoon at the valley with all of her family. She was an avid hockey fan having met Harold at the hockey arena. She loved her trips to Florida, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Irene enjoyed entertaining her grandchildren with rhymes and limericks. She had a keen mind for math and remembering birthdays. She and Harold loved to dance and play cards. She will be remembered with treasured love by her son Keith and his wife Shirley (Kitchener); Joan and her husband Julien Den Tandt (Heidelberg); and her son Jack and his wife Alicia (Woodstock). Affectionately known as "Gran" by her grandchildren, Julie Den Tandt and her fiancée Mike MacPherson (Toronto); John Den Tandt (Sydney, Australia); Jeanine Den Tandt (Sister Claudia Marie, New York); Mark Kaufman and his wife Beth (Guelph); Joanne Kaufman and her husband Chris O'Neill (St. Catharines) and Kelly Ann Callaghan and her husband Tom Traplin (Kitchener). Irene is also survived by her brother-in-law Alex Post; sisters-in-law Irma Hutchison and Gloria Kaufman and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Irene was the 7th child of a family of 13 of the late Frederick Eugene Hartman and Margaret Johanna (nee Walton) of New Hamburg. Irene was predeceased by all of her siblings, Mary; Wilfrid (Mary); John Vincent; Anne Tevlin (Leo); Reta; Frederick (Margaret); Ruth Post; Grace Kaufman - Lupton (Ray) (Dave); Howard (Mary); Louise Pasher (Cliff); Robert (in infancy) and Jeanette Battler (Jack). She was pre-deceased by Harold's brothers: James (Helen); Roy (Marie); Tom (Helen); Ronald and brother-in-law Jack Hutchison. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Barbara Cowing and all the wonderful staff and caregivers of the Maples Long Term Care Home. Your compassion, love and attention to Irene's care are profoundly appreciated. Friends and Relatives may call at the MARK JUTZI FUNERAL HOME ; 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 6 - 9 pm. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 prayers will be offered at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with Father Steve Murrin officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy please consider the Children's Wish Foundation or Sisters of Life apostolic mission (Canada). Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca