Obituary of Yvonne Fitzgerald

FITZGERALD, Yvonne Ana Marion – At The Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ontario, on Friday 19th September, 2014. Yvonne died peacefully at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Terry Fitzgerald. Loving mother of Patricia McDougall (Shelagh Sully) of Bayfield, Ontario, Alison Fitzgerald (Hank Sirlin) of Gabriola Island, B.C., and the late Bill Fitzgerald (Kathy) of Stouffville, Ontario. Proud grandmother of Linda McDougall (Mark Anderson), Marion McDougall (James Grossi), Bryan Fitzgerald (Amy), Terry Fitzgerald (Liz) and Megan Fitzgerald (Bryan); great-grandmother of Thomas, William and Ella. Dear sister of the late Nance Corbett and the late John Walker; and aunt of David, Susan and Margie (UK), Anne, Keith, Ian and Paul. Yvonne was the District Commissioner for Lambton Girl Guides, taught ESL in Paris, France and at Lambton College, and was a warden at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sarnia and a member of the Heretics, volunteered at the Inn of the Good Shepherd and for Rebound. She had a joyous, gallant and generous spirit, was known for her unfailing cheerfulness and brought pleasure to many people. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield, Ontario on Monday 29th September 2014 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 519-344-3131. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to Rebound, 10 Lorne Crescent, Sarnia, ON, N7S 1H8, Inn of the Good Shepherd, 115 John Street, Sarnia, N7T 2R1 or Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 1H9. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Yvonne Fitzgerald in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 20th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area