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Yvonne Denise Leenders

January 19, 2012

Passed away after a courageous struggle, at Victoria Campus of L.H.S.C., surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 19th, 2012, in her 44th year.  Daughter of the late Henry Leenders.  Survived by her mother, Henny Albers (Bill), her sister Sharon-Ann Paleczny (John), her brothers Gordon (Shannon), Kevin (Sonya).  Also will be missed by her special niece Sydni and her nephews Emerson, Aiden, Mason and Ryerson.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Yvonne are asked to consider the L.H.S.C. Critical Care Trauma Centre.

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~ Sean & Krista Walsh

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~ Jeff and Nancy Hastings

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~ Diana Wootton

I know it has been a little while, but I just wanted to stop in and and send love and light to Yvonne and her Family! I wish we could have met up at least 1more time! I worked with her in Owen Sound also and She was present during the birth of my 1st Son! She has such a heart of gold! I love You & Miss You Yvonne! Til we meet again, Sending My Love, Sarah xo 💖

~ Sarah

Hi Gord and Brian, I received an email yesterday and was informed that Yvonne had passed away. I still only partially believe the message, but I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of her and you. When we were young and in High School, Yvonne and Audrey took me under their wing. I was new to the school and kind of awkward. I certainly wasn’t popular or cool and I didn't have much athletic talent. Yvonne befriended me and coaxed me into playing basketball and volleyball for GBSS. Needless to say, I wasn't very good at either and Yvonne would spend countless hours in the gym with me after school practicing. I admired Yvonne for her natural grace, athleticism and her willingness to mentor me on and off the court. I am not sure of the circumstances of Yvonne's death, but I believe that people are defined by not one, but of all ages and stages of their lives. For me, Yvonne was a good friend, a worthy opponent, a gifted athlete and a kind soul. I will always remember her as such. I am incredibly sorry to hear the news of Yvonne’s death. I hope that you will accept and pass along my heartfelt condolences to your respective families. Diana xo

~ Diana Wootton Lillow

I was so sorry to hear of Yvonne's passing. She and I worked together for a few years in Owen Sound & we had lots of fun times together. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.

~ Vivian

So sorry to hear of the loss of Yvonne....!! she was an amazing girl...!! My thoughts and prayers are with the families...!! As being an angel herself,, she will be joined with the others... may god bless you all at this time of sorrow....

~ Marj Brown-Flarity

Very sad to hear of Yvonne's passing. Yvonne and I worked together for years in Owen Sound.....she was a fun person to work with, no matter how busy we were we always managed to have lots of laughs along the way. She was a wonderful person, she'll be missed by many. My condolences to the family.

~ Trevor MacAulay

Yvonne was a great friend who was always there if you needed her even just to lend a ear to listen. When she walked into a room it always seemed brighter with her smile. If she could have realized how many lives and hearts she touched of the many people around her, it may have made things better for her. I know you are in a much better place now and hope that you are happy at last. You will always be in my heart. xoxoxo

~ Brenda Connery

I am sad to hear of the passing of Yvonne. I worked with Yvonne, and she was a wonderful, fun loving person. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

~ Nikki

Sharon-Ann and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow. Always in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Kim (Dube') Morris

Great friend, wonderful woman. Gone too soon. I like many others is sadden by her death. She and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

~ Rob Goulet

Yvonne's beautiful smile brightened more lives than she ever realized. She touched so many, and will be remembered forever.

~ Sean & Krista Walsh

Am sorry l did not get to no Yvonne that well, but for what l did no she had a Big HEART. l will MISS you Lots. R.I.P. God Bless.

~ Constance O'Malley

Henny and Family, The burden of sorrow that is felt by you cannot be expressed in words, nor can the grief be taken away. May it help in your time of sadness to know we are thinking of you, and we share your sorrow. May the love of God give you peace at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Gary & Gezina

~ Gary & Gezina Pluim

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Henny. We have heard enough about Yvonne to know that she was a wonderful person, and we are so sorry for the pain she suffered in the last part of her life. We are praying for God's peace for you, her mom, as you grieve her passing. xoxo Al and Laurie

~ Alan and Laurie Huurman

We want to convey our deep sympathy to Yvonne's family, particularly to Mom Henny, and to Sharon Ann and her brothers. We have prayed for Yvonne since she was hospitalized and know many others were doing the same. We heard from Henny what a happy girl she once was and how generous and caring she was for those around her. May the happy memories you have of her bring smiles and strength in the difficult moments. Our sincere condolences. Mary & Harry

~ Harry and Mary Huurman

Yvonne was a wonderful women with a big heart. We had some very memorable and fun times when we worked together and even after. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Teesha Sangster

John, Shar, Sydni, Emerson and Adien; our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle to deal with such a loss. Lesley and I were saddened by the news of Yvonne's passing and we are just heart broken! Yvonne was a wonderful person and I will never forget the night she caught Santa peaking in the back door of your home :) gave her quite a "start"! That image will be in my memory forever. We love you all and will be thinking of you this week. Tom and Lesley

~ Tom and Lesley Paleczny

I was Sad to hear of Yvonne's passing. She was a very Loving and Caring Person... we had many laughs and hugs, over the years we worked together in Owen Sound. She will be Greeted with Open Arm in Heaven.. Good Bless

~ Arlene Elmes

Yvonne will be missed by many. Yvonne and I worked together at Beach Brothers. She was generous, giving, funny and was an integral part of a group of people that shared a lot of laughs over 3 and a half years. I had the opportunity to meet Sharon but not the rest of the family. Please accept my sincerest condolences. She was a great person

~ Murray Lefebvre

I am very sorry to hear about your great loss, Yvonne was a wonderful person, I worked with her in her years in Owen Sound. She had a heart of gold and was a great friend, she will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers for you, the Leenders family at this time. I am sure God will accept her with open arms as did the people she knew in her short life here. Yours Sincerly Angie Webber and family.

~ Angie Webber

To the whole Leenders Family - we are so sorry about the loss of Yvonne - sister, daughet, aunt and friend. May your memories of Yvonne always be in your heart and bring a smile to your face as you remember the good times. I know that we will, as the pictures that we have of Yvonne will definitel help us to remember the happy times and keep her alive in our thoughts and heart. Stay strong and know that we are always there for you. Love Gary & Brenda, Shaun & Ashley, Wes, Angela and Sadie.

~ Gary & Brenda Milligan

My heartfelt condolences to you all. I know we were not the greatest at staying in touch over the years but Yvonne was, and will always be one of those closest to my heart. R.I.P dear friend.

~ Angie Ellis (Bell)

Hallo Fam in canada, Als eerste Gecondoleerd met het verlies van Yvonne... We vinden het heel erg om te horen, maar erger nog, dat we er niet bij kunnen zijn... Wij willen jullie dan ook, vanaf deze kant heel veel sterkte toe wensen en wij zijn in gedachten bij jullie... Heel veel liefs en sterkte van de familie uit Nederland.. Ko, Gerda John & Belinda --Mandy & Dave Richard en Saskia

~ John , Belinda, Mandy en Dave

Sorry!!! to hear of the passing , of your Yvonne, She fought the fight, and is now with her dad. May the Lord give you strengh in the coming days. Sincerely Trix Super

~ Trix Super

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