GOOGOO, Irene Elizabeth — 76, Waycobah First Nation. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Irene Elizabeth Googoo. She died peacefully in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010. Born in Wagmatcook, she was a daughter of the late John and Isabella (Sylliboy) Pierro. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mom had great faith in God. It was this strong faith that enabled her to overcome the struggles and hardships throughout her life, and to see the glory in a life well-lived. She was known as "Mom" or "Grammy" in Waycobah where she spent her last 59 years. She loved making baskets, cooking for her family and fishing. She was a true friend and partner to her beloved husband, the late Peter John Googoo. She is survived by her sons, Joe (Judy), Bryan (Colleen), Byron (Jolee), all of Waycobah; daughters, Jean (Steve) MacLean, Wilburn; Karen (Mike) Doucette, Eskasoni, and Muriel Googoo of Waycobah; 40 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, John Stephen; daughter, Elizabeth Madeline Stevens and Mary in infancy; grandchildren, Darrell Googoo, Shade Googoo and Shellena Stevens; sister, Mary Ellen Joe and brother, Benjamin. Visitation will be held at the family residence, 173 Reservation Rd., Waycobah, after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, from Blessed Katerie Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah, with Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Service Information Service Date Sunday, May 30, 2010