Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Irish Lake. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush (Professional hockey, coach)
He was born in Collingwood (ON) on July 11, 1918 (a Thursday) and died on May 31, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Trinity United Church Cemetery (Simcoe County, Ontario).
Collingwood is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Irish Lake.
He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on August 17, 1926 (a Tueday) and died in Owen Sound (ON) on October 3, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 46. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Irish Lake.
Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Irish Lake.
William Thomas Martin 'Harry' Lauder (Professional hockey)
He was born in Durham (ON) on February 25, 1907 (a Monday) and died on September 6, 1959 (a Sunday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Durham Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Durham is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Irish Lake.
He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on November 11, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in London (ON) on September 13, 1998 (a Sunday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Owen Sound is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Irish Lake.
She was born in Proton Station (ON) on March 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 13, 1954 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at McNeil Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Proton Station is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Irish Lake.
Nellie L. Mooney McClung (Politican, author, activist, suffragette)
Born: Helen Letitia Mooney
She was born in Chatsworth (ON) on October 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Victoria (BC) on September 1, 1951 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Royal Oak Burial Park (British Columbia).
Chatsworth is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Irish Lake.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.