Danbury, Connecticut
Yim, Christine
Christine Curtis Yim of Danbury, passed away on April 26, 2014 at Danbury Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Rosaline Curtis and the late Joseph Dominic Curtis. She was the loving and devoted wife of Anthony Yim and mother of their sons, Brian Yim, 15 and Eric Yim, 11; and treasured sister to Julie Curtis and Kevin Curtis.
Christine and Anthony were married in 1996 and raised two amazing sons. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, passionate about the outdoors and living a healthy lifestyle and loved teaching exercise classes at the Ridgefield Recreation center. She was an enthusiastic Weight Watchers leader and also ran her own home-based personal training business. Other passions included spending time with her family, gardening, skiing, cooking and actively supporting her sons' love of baseball. She was well-known for her positive energy and love of life. She would always be there to lend a hand or a little joke.
Survivors include her beloved husband Anthony Yim, children, Brian and Eric; her mother, Rosaline Curtis of Fairfield; her sister, Julie Curtis and her husband Cyrus Paktinat and son, Cameron of Redding; her brother, Kevin Curtis and his wife, Danielle of Fairfield and their children, Rebecca and Rachel. She will also be missed by her godmother and aunt, Mary Valentine and uncle Regis Valentine of Greenwich, aunt Celine Chapman and uncle Lou of Strongsville, OH; and loving in-laws, Kwan Ha and Elizabeth Yim and brothers in-law, Peter, Richard and Andrew. She will be missed tremendously by her loving family. Her spirit will live on for eternity.
Friends and family are invited to Celebrate Christine's life on Wednesday, May 7th at 11am for a Memorial Service at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church located at 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT. All are welcome to join the family after the memorial service in the church community center for refreshments and a light buffet where memories of Christine can be shared.
The Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield Center has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
I was so sadden to learn this news today. I had not seen Christine in the last year but she was often an inspiration to me. We were both friends of Lois. My love and concern for her family, whom she adored.
Krista Willett
May 24, 2014 | Ridgefield, CT
Christine, It was quite a busy time for you since your diagnosis. Two plus years for you and seven years for me as of this month! Though we chose different alternative paths, I learned much from our friendship. You will always be remembered during my exchanges with other healing bodies. Thank you for being you! A blessing!
Jenny
May 11, 2014 | Portland, OR
Anthony, Brian & Eric
We are so sorry for your loss, Christine will be missed by all of us. Your family is in our prayers.
The Waldrons
May 07, 2014
Christine made a difference in the lives of so many including mine...i will miss her bright smile and pray for her often. Thank you for sharing her warmth with us.
Deborah Costello
May 07, 2014 | Weston, CT
Dear Christine. I am heartbroken that you are no longer with us . I will never forget you.Certain people touch our lives and you were certainly one of them. You were more than a friend , a person I could call my sister , A thousand words won't bring you back, I know because I've tried neither will a million tears ,l know because I've cried , and if my tears could build a stairway, I would walk right up to Heaven an bring you home, but...
Patricia DiMasi
May 07, 2014 | Southbury CT
Dear Anthony, Brian and Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss. Christine had such a lovely way about her...kind, energetic, funny and completely genuine. God bless you now and in the days to come.
The Gunzy Family
Mary Gunzy
May 01, 2014 | Danbury, CT
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Christine Rossi
May 01, 2014 | Brookfield, CT
Anthony, Brian and Eric - Our deepest sympathies. Christine was a vibrant, lovely person who will be missed by all.
The Campbell Family
May 01, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sabrina Walker
May 01, 2014 | Bethel
