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Denys, Yvonne Mary (Schelstraete) (April 13, 1930 – April 22, 2024) –
With great sadness, we the Denys family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, with her loving children by her side, Yvonne Mary Denys, on April 22nd, 2024, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, in her 95th year. She was a lifelong Langton and Tillsonburg resident and lived at Aspira Harvest Crossing for the past 6 years. Daughter of the late Jules Schelstraete and the late former Margriet Beel. Born in Tillsonburg, she married the love of her life, Wilfred, in Tillsonburg and they enjoyed 70 years of wonderful adventure with one another. Together with her husband, they farmed tobacco south of Tillsonburg for many years.
Yvonne loved the farm, and her value of hard work and determination was reflected in her children and grandchildren. Much loved wife of the late Wilfred (2021). Caring and loving mother and mother-in-law of Karen (Brian) Gracie, of Tillsonburg and Gail (Dave) Sandham, of Sauble Falls, ON. Cherished grandma of Tanya (André) Brisebois, of Ottawa and Sara (Brad) Clark, of Denver, CO. Much loved great grandma to her special great-grandson Tobi. He was her pride and joy and held a special place in her heart.
Yvonne always had a welcoming heart and especially enjoyed celebrating the special moments and accomplishments of her grandchildren. Yvonne was a dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s R.C. Church and a 65-year member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League, Tillsonburg. Survived by her dear sister Mary DeVos (late Clarence, 2021), sister-in-law Violet Dedobbelear (late Gaby, 2022), as well as by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Belgium. Predeceased by her dearly loved grandson Scotty Sandham (2006), brother and sister-in-law Paul Quenneville (2022) (late Jennie, 2012).
“We the Denys family wish to extend our sincere gratitude and thanks to Dr. W. Cheng, the caring and compassionate staff of Aspira Harvest Crossing and Staff of TDMH 2 North, for their excellent care and devotion.”
In keeping with Yvonne’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Public visitation will be held on Friday, April 26th, 2024, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. All members of the Catholic Women’s League are invited to attend a St. Mary’s C.W.L.-led Prayer Service on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Private Family Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 24 Albert St., Langton, by Rev. Fr. Seejo John. Inurnment of Wilfred and Yvonne’s earthly remains will follow in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Everyone who knew Yvonne is invited to share special memories, condolences, favourite photos or contribute memorial donations to Cystic Fibrosis Canada via Yvonne’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or to the St. Mary’s R.C. Church- Building Fund via dol-stmarytils.pllenty.com/ or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services (519-842-4238), entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
April 22nd 2024
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario
death notice Yvonne Mary Schelstraete Denys April 22nd 2024
obituaries notice Yvonne Mary Schelstraete Denys April 22nd 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Yvonne Mary Schelstraete Denys April 22nd 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
