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FRANCES YVONNE MCRAE
Born: Dec 06, 1929
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANCES YVONNE MCRAE It is with aching hearts that the family announce that Yvonne, 87, of Gimli, MB, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Oakview Place Extendicare. Yvonne was born on December 6, 1929 in Killarney, MB to Russell and Jennie (Huntsman) Pascoe. Yvonne was married on July 2, 1955 to Andy McRae for 61 years. Yvonne worked as a teacher in the Winnipeg School Division Number One until her retirement in 1990, after 43 years of teaching. Yvonne is survived by her husband Andy, daughters Cindy McRae of Gimli, MB, Kally (Bruce) Werven of Cavalier, ND, and Valerie Beel of Winnipeg, MB; grandchildren, Christopher (Talia) Dorsch of Warren, MB, Drew and Tanner Werven of Grand Forks, ND, Patrick and Kally Beel of Winnipeg, MB, and sisters, Beryl Shaver and Ella (Floyd) Tully of Winnipeg, MB. Yvonne was predeceased by her parents, brothers Howard, Lee and Les, and sister Mabel Sveinson. The family would like to thank the staff at Oakview and to special homecare/respite workers, Jamie Donohoe and Angela Husluk both of Gimli, MB for their love and tender care. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakview Place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Liliane Baron South Interlake Breast Cancer Support Group. On line guest book at www.dignitymemorial.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I have had the honour of knowing Yvonne for over 10 years... she always greeted me with a smile, and made me feel right at home...Yvonne filled the room with warmth, love, and class...Any, Cindy, and Christopher, please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time... - Posted by: Cam Bakker (friend of the family) on: Feb 08, 2017
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I had the pleasure of meeting Yvonne through my co-worker/friend, daughter Cindy. Yvonne was a gentle woman who had a good sense of humour. I'm glad to have had some acquaintance with her. Sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Monika Beatty (Friend ) on: Feb 07, 2017
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Sending our condolences to Andy & Yvonne's family. Brian & Keith Pettapiece - Posted by: Children of Pat & Emily Pettapiece ( Family Friends) on: Feb 05, 2017
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Long time family friend (Hodgins) always called her aunty Yvonne - spent a lot of time playing at her home on Parkview with Cindy -- my parents always talked about how they met Andy & Yvonne at the rooming house in Fort Rouge - then they both ended up living on Parkview-- lot's of great memories -- lovely lady! - Posted by: Mary Bujak (family friend) on: Feb 05, 2017