Wright, Yvonne

Wright, Yvonne (nee Bennett) Sadly passed away at Southlake Hospital, August 18 at 84 years. Born in the hamlet of Dunedin to Edward and Della Bennett, oldest sister to Ruth (Adrie deLaat), and predeceased by Donna (Jerry Clarke). Hearing the many stories growing up at that time captured the beauty of the area, the many friendships and tightknit community. With her father being a carpenter and beekeeper and mother a homemaker, Yvonne and her sisters were raised to be compassionate, spirited and nurturing individuals being nicknamed as the cherished ‘Bennett girls’ . Her horse Pal evoked many stories (with tumbles) of her riding through the Lavender Hills and country roads. Pursuing nursing and becoming a Public Health Nurse in Toronto then later moving to Alliston and marrying Doug Wright. With three daughters; Brenda, Beverly (Richard) and Paula (Paul), Yvonne continued to Nurse at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, took up curling and was active in the community. With many life changes these were supported by her network of ‘Stevenson Nurses’ who became her champions and lifelong friends. From gatherings, pool parties and potlucks at her house with many singalongs, this was a tightknit group. Becoming a Red Hatter with many fun outings and much laughter was a regular joy in Mom’s life. Dear Ross was her cherished friend, always by her side after Mom’s stroke 20 years ago. Cruises to the Arctic, Greece and the Caribbean with many great car rides in Ross’ MG continued to give Mom much pleasure in life. Her children, grandchildren (Scott, Lisa, Mark, Matthew and Sabrina) and great grandchildren (Skylar, Kayla, Taylor, Raiden, Kaelyn, Zachary and Jaden), dear nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and her many cousins were all the apple of her eye! Mom will be dearly missed but she has given us the legacy to move forward with belief, the conviction that ‘you can do it’ as long as your life is filled with love and gratitude. Thank you to all who have shown friendship, support and love to our mother over the years. A Celebration of Yvonne’s Life will be planned at a later date. If so desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Fdn. would be greatly appreciated. druryfuneralcentre.com.