O’Connor, Yvonne (nee Taylor) – In her 59th year, Yvonne passed away in her sleep while on vacation with her husband in Varadero Cuba on Friday December 26th, 2014.
Beloved wife of Chris O’Connor of North Bay. She is survived by her 3 own beloved children John Grant, Shane Grant & Katie Palframan all of North Bay and her step-children who all knew her as Mom. She was the daughter of Pauline and the late Edwin Taylor. She will be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren to whom she was known as Gammie: Aiden, Ronan, Lily, Calum, Jaxon, Jacob, Parker, Dawson, Landon, Maddix and Lilah. Also survived by her sister Linda Duff (Harold) of Monetville and her brother Geoff Taylor (Yvonne) of North Bay as well as many, many friends and close relatives near and abroad. Born in Northern Ireland, Yvonne has spent the past 45 years residing in North Bay. She was the highly valued Business Manager at North Bay Toyota.
Those who knew Yvonne are at a loss for words due to this sudden and unexpected occurrence. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, are incomplete at this time. Updated information can be found by visiting the funeral home website at www.hillsidefuneral.ca .
Donations in memory of Yvonne to the North Bay Humane Society, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Nipissing Transition House, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Red Cross (cheques only) or the Hope Place Women’s Treatment Centre (cheques only) would be appreciated by her family.
