After a long battle, in Christchurch, on Saturday 4th November 2017, aged 73. Loving daughter of the late Jock and Jean Docherty (late of Kaikoura). Loving Mum and mother-in-law of Anthony and Denise Galway (Christchurch), Miranda and Wayne Paget (Rotherham), and Jacinta and Scott Paterson (Christchurch). Loving Nana of Hayden and Megan, Craig and Russell, Ricki and Danni, Brody, Deakon, Ryan, and Bailey. Special thanks to Nurse Maude and the Oncology staff at Christchurch Hospital for their attentive care. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, at 297 Ferry Road on Thursday 9th November 2017, at 11am. Private cremation thereafter.