Irene Elenore Carlson, daughter of the late Hilda and Alva Lovelace, was born in Yorkton, SK on December 13, 1937 and passed away on October 24, 2026 at Parkland Place in Melfort, SK.

Left to celebrate her life are her sons: Craig (Sherri) of Melfort, SK, Jeff of Banff, AB, Kurt (Sandra) of Melfort, SK and Tom of Saskatoon, SK. Seven very special grandchildren: Raegan (Lane), Mercedez (Blake), Rhett (Mikayla), Jagg, Benn (Kaitlyn), Ty and Dagan.

She is also survived by her brothers: Atley (Helen) Lovelace and Archie (Pat) Lovelace; sister-in-law Marie Yanke along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

January of 1952, at the age of 19, Irene started her nursing course in Yorkton, SK and ended her nursing career in Melville, SK at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Home in 1997.

Irene and Michael were married on August 26, 1961.  Together they had four boys, which meant many hours and years at rinks and ball diamonds, which she enjoyed immensely.

Irene was a 2x Cancer survivor and volunteered at many events, such as Relay for Life.

Irene loved family and friends, she also loved to travel.  She enjoyed painting and doing puzzles. She attended St. James Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Royal Purple.

Irene loved watching her grandchildren sports activities and was an avid Melfort Mustang fan, even asking for a radio to listen to the games when she could no longer attend.

She was predeceased by her husband Michael, half brother Harvey and nephews Lawrence and Kirby.

A Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Fedusiak Funeral Chapel, Melfort, SK.

Memorial donations may be made directly to: St. James Presbyterian Church (PO Box 1586  Melfort, SK  S0E 1A0) or a charity of one’s choice.

Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so by visiting the online guestbook at www.fedusiakfuneralchapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Fedusiak Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd., Melfort, SK (306)752-3838.

• Date : 2026-10-24
• Location : Melfort, SK