Yvonne Deery

It is with sadness and heavy hearts, that we announce the death of Yvonne Mary Deery who passed away peacefully on July 24, 2017 at home with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Deery of 51 years, her brothers Brian D’hondt (Carol), Lyle (Annette), Kevin (Leanne); four children Todd (Sharon), Karen (Michael Moorhouse), Mark (friend Jill) and Janet (Scott Henry); ten grandchildren Sarah, Jacob, Caitlin, Jocelyn, Joshua, Haylee, Sadie, Layne, Shane, Tate and one great grandson Nash as well as many nieces and nephews. Yvonne was born, April 19, 1943, in Aldershot, England, graduated from the University of Windsor with a BScN Degree, taught Math and Physics at the Pines in Chatham, then to Wallaceburg to teach Math and later worked with the Adult Ed. Program. Yvonne was a skilled photographer, a passionate gardener, talented genealogist and a world traveler, exploring more than 25 countries – such as the Galapagos Islands., the Amazon, China, Iceland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Cambodia and even to the Arctic to photograph Polar Bears. Yvonne’s own words really capture the essence of her quiet introspective nature: “My greatest pleasures now are spending time with my family especially my grandchildren, rejoicing in their accomplishments, sitting on the deck or dock enjoying the nature that surrounds me. My grandchildren bring energy and chaos but also great joy. Nature soothes me and makes me relax. I am truly blessed to have both. I have made mistakes in relationships but I had good intentions. Although my life has not been perfect, I believe that I have had a good life.” Friends may call at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Wednesday with Parish Prayers at 3:45. The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow. If desired, remembrances to the Chatham-Kent Hospice may be left at the funeral home. 519.627.3231. Online condolences may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca