The death of Irene Theora (Tays) Marks, age 82, formerly of Bloomfield Ridge, occurred at the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre, Hampton, NB, on Saturday, January 1, 2011. She was the wife of the late Charles Marks. Irene was born on June 30, 1928, in Titusville, NB, the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Mercer) Tays. She is survived by daughters Florence Durley and companion Irvin Jones of Bloomfield and Geraldine and Donnie Bettle of Passekeag; sons Charles Marks of Bloomfield and John and Nancy Marks of Bloomfield; six grandchildren V. Joseph Durley, Jacqueline Bettle, Laura Jones, Wendy Smith, Gary Marks and Ashley Marks; eleven great grandchildren Ashley Nason, Leland Nason, Hudson Jones, Elliott Jones, Rebecca Smith, Michael Smith, Karleigh Smith, Jackson Marks, Bayton Brideau, Talon Brideau and Charley Howe; sisters Elsie Mercer of Kingston, Carcella Floyd of Sussex, and Lillian Kilpatrick of Upham; several nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by brother Vernon Tays and sister Mary Hardy. She is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, with visitation on Monday from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service conducted by Rev Rob Marsh, will be held from Sherwood’s Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Interment will follow in Riverbank Cemetery. Donations to the Dr. V.A. Snow Foundation Bus Fund, the Cancer Society or the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences to the family may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com