Iris Lorraine Maas, of Hanover, passed away after a short illness at the Georgetown Hospital on Wednesday February 18, 2026. 

She was 88.

Born in Bala, Ontario on January 16, 1938 to the late Amos and Margaret (nee Montgomery) Bowles. Iris graduated in 1959 as a Registered Nurse from Hamilton General Hospital. She worked as a RN in Burlington and Hamilton where she opened the very first Intensive Care Unit. Iris returned home to Hanover to work at the Hanover Hospital. Iris’ specialty was Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Nursing. She met the love of her life, Don, at the CKNX Barn Dance back in the early 60’s and were married shortly after. She moved to Regina, Saskatchewan while waiting to marry Don who was finishing his training with the R.C.M.P. and then Oyen, Alberta. Iris followed Don across Canada and Germany for the many postings Don had.

Predeceased by beloved husband of 63 years, Donald Harold Maas of Neustadt, Ontario. Dear mother of Kimberley (Patrick) O'Hearn. Special Danda to Jackie and Cameron (Claire). Fondly remembered by sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Bryce-Hoy of Waterloo and Elaine (Bill) Chalmers of Neustadt and her many nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by her 3 siblings, Lois King, Leona Simerson and Raymond Bowles. 

A Graveside Service will be held in April at the Hanover Cemetery. Pastor Lyndsay McGregor will be officiating.

Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation or Heart and Stroke would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca