Irene Shirley McCandrew, 78, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Lucie Hospice House.
She was born August 2, 1935 in Centerville, PA and had been a resident of Sebastian since 1996 coming from Cincinnati, OH.
Mrs. McCandrew worked in the bar and restaurant industry for many years and later retired as a bookkeeper. She had a lifelong dedication to the arts and cooking.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, James McCandrew of Pennsylvania; children Michael Pospieski and wife Gwonda Texas, Pamela Abel and husband Thomas Florida, Ty Reynolds Missouri, Bret Reynolds and wife Tracie Illinois. Step-children, Randy, Debbie, and Scott McAndrew and Carrie McKnight. Grandchildren, David, Sarah, Brittany, Michael, Hannah, Connor and Brandon. She was predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Ann Pospieski and step-daughter, Bobbie Montanye.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation c/o Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.