Yvonne Connolly VANDENBRAAK

VANDENBRAAK, Yvonne Connolly Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Devoted wife of 56 years to John. Much loved Mom of Paula (Mario) Granitto, Pamela (Kelly) and Troy (Jackie). Proud Grammy to Mathew (Theresa), Carlee (Justin), Charlotte, Ayla and Mave, and soon to be Great-Grammy. Cherished sister of June, the late Delano (Bonnie), Robert (Noreen), the late Owen (Lorraine), and Jerry. Special cousin to the late Earl (the late Isabel), Louie and Tyler. Sister-in-law of Margaret (the late Wendel), Tina, the late Helen (Mike), Ann (Don), and the late Marian. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Yvonne will be fondly remembered by her lifelong friends, Helen, Marie and Louie, Jo, Tom, and Rita. Yvonne was born in Morell, Prince Edward Island. She was very proud of her down east heritage. She was a teacher with the Separate School Board for many years. Yvonne loved baseball, especially the Blue Jays and the Morell Chevies. She will be remembered for her love of family. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Linhaven for their compassionate care during Yvonne's final days. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME , 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines on Sunday, September 8th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Vigil prayers will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 3 p.m. A Funeral Mass for Yvonne will be celebrated at St. Alfred Roman Catholic Church, 272 Vine St., St. Catharines on Monday, September 9th at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal will follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Alfred Church) or to the Alzheimer Society. On-Line Guest Book www.georgedartefuneralhome.com