Istead, Irene Edna Passed away at Community Nursing Home, Port Hope on Saturday March 13, 2010. Irene Markwick beloved wife of the late Earl Istead. Loving mother of Sharon Wopereis (Floyd Graham), Mark Istead (Paula) and Paul Istead (Diane). Dear grandmother to Theresa and Brian Wopereis, Alison, Adam, Natalie, Jeremy and Matthew Istead. Sister of the late George Markwick. Sister-in-law of Doris Istead. Friends will be received at the Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, Wednesday 10 am until time of Memorial Service at 11 am. Interment, Port Hope Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Community Nursing Home ? Residence Fund. www.allisonfuneralhome.com