Irene (Smyth) Kempel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Irene (Smyth) Kempel of Goderich, Ontario, born in Kincardine, Ontario, departing on November 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Irene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene (Smyth) Kempel to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mahood and Laura Mahood; her husbands, Evan Smyth and Ernest Kempel; her sister Jean (Earl Thacker); her parents-in-law, John and Agnes Smyth; her brother-in-law Ronald Smyth; and her son-in-law Bev Bromley.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Brindley, Dennis Demerling of Goderich, Shirley, Murray McKague of Wingham, Karen, Michael MacDonald of Thunder Bay, Barbara Smyth of Goderich, Marilyn Smyth and Chris Gosleigh of London; her grandchildren, Joe, Stephanie Brindley, Jonathan, Kim Brindley, Olivia, Devon Christiansen, Jason, Jessica McKague, Kristy, Bryce Moore-Bunney and Brent MacDonald; and her son-in-law Kenneth Brindley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the McBurney Funeral Home (35 Patrick St W, Wingham, ON N0G2W0). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial donations to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation or One-Care would be appreciated.