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MARIE YVONNE HENRY April 10, 1943 - September 30, 2014 Yvonne was born in Lac du Bonnet, the second of 12 children. She was raised and educated at a one room school in Crescent Bay and later in Lac du Bonnet. She continued her education in Winnipeg, becoming a qualified hairdresser. Yvonne was predeceased by her father, Napoleon Jenvenne, her soul-sister Julie Toupin, her soul granddaughter Ceara, her mother-in-law Gladys, her brother-in-law Albert, and Les' son Paul Henry. Yvonne is survived by her husband and love of her life, Leslie Henry Sr. Also mourning her loss are her daughter Connie (Glen), grandson Nathan, her sons Jay (aka Ben), George and Leslie Jr. (Vanessa), special granddaughters Trinity, Shinika, Kleoh and Jackie, her soul daughter Kimberly (Bill), and her soul grandson Brenden, Les' daughter Joy McKay (Vernon) and their children, Natasha (Ross), Justin, Braeden, Taylor, and her great-grandson Easton. Yvonne leaves behind her mother Josephine (Paul Julien), and her siblings Ralph, Virginia, Rose Marie, Celine, Terri (Bill), Fern (Bob), Art (Brenda), Louis (Charmian), Mike (Kataisee), Louise (Adrian) and Marc (Louise). Yvonne is also survived by her sisters-in-law Violet and Alda, her aunts Celine and Fern, and numerous nieces and nephews. Yvonne worked for many years as a hairdresser in various salons in Winnipeg. She left Winnipeg to join Les who had taken a job in Toronto. At that time she made a career change and worked for the Toronto Education Board. Yvonne had a great work ethic and took pride in everything she did. They lived in Toronto until returning to Winnipeg upon retirement. Yvonne was a wonderful and imaginative cook. She learned to make many traditional Jamaican dishes which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends. She loved trying new foods and incorporated new recipes from wherever she traveled. Yvonne and Les traveled extensively in Canada and the United States. They visited Jamaica and England often to visit family. They loved to take cruises. Yvonne was very active in planning a holiday that took her and her six sisters to Cuba. She loved visiting Las Vegas as there wasn't a casino she didn't want to try. Yvonne and Les were devoted golfers. Many of their holidays included visits to golf courses they wanted to try. Yvonne was always pleased when she had a good game. She was an enthusiastic coach for those who played the game with her but who weren't as proficient. Yvonne was a joyful, positive person who loved to laugh. She enjoyed life and this was evident in everything she did. Her passing will leave a large hole in the lives of everyone who knew her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Anglican Church, 253 Burrin Ave., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Yvonne's memory to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc., 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or donate@cancercare.mb.ca would be greatly appreciated. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
Publish Date: Oct 9, 2014
MARIE YVONNE HENRY April 10, 1943 - September 30, 2014 On September 30, 2014 with family by her side, Yvonne passed away at home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Anglican Church, 253 Burrin Ave., in Winnipeg Manitoba. A longer obituary will follow in Thursday's edition. www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Oct 4, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am a maternal cousin to Leslie Henry and I currently live in New York. It was a real sad news when I heard of Yvonne's passing from my cousin Alda (who is Leslie's sister). My heart and prayers go out to Leslie, their children and Yvonne's family. My very first visit to Canada in 1982 was facilitated and sponsored by Yvonne, Leslie and Anne ... a fellow hairdresser and friend of Yvonne. At that time I lived in Jamaica. I stayed at their house in Winnipeg for one full month and their hospitality could not have been better. A year later I migrated to New York where I have lived since. Over the years I communicated occasionally with Leslie and Yvonne. I last saw Yvonne in October 2004 in Jamaica when we all attended my aunt Gladys' funeral ..who also is Leslie's mother. Yvonne was family to us and so we especially mourn her passing. On a brighter note, I will close by saying this: Yvonne loved life and lived it as a happy person, and making others happy in the process. R.I.P. my dearest cousin-in-law Dackie - Posted by: Dackie (Cousin-in-law) on: Apr 20, 2018
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Yvonne you have been my sister through your brother all those years. You do not know how much it means to me to be accepted to your family. I very much enjoy the good food, stories, laughs and tears we shared over the years. I will miss you, sorry I couldn't come down for the life celebration, but you would have encouraged me to be home to look after family as you do to your family for as long as I have known you. Lots of love, hugs and prayers to Henry's Jenvenne's and friends from Arctic Bay, Nunavut. - Posted by: Kataisee Attagutsiak (Sister-in= law) on: Nov 15, 2014
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Les, My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have many happy memories with Yvonne. May they help to get you through the upcoming days. I will be in touch. Take care of yourself. Much love. - Posted by: Lynda Mason MASON (friend) on: Oct 11, 2014
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You were always so kind and so good to us. we will never forget you, and your kindness when we were going through tough times. We will treasure all the stories you shared with us. May you rest in peace. Bless you and your family. - Posted by: Danielle and David (friends from church) on: Oct 07, 2014
