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Obituary of Leona Helen Yake (née Doupe)
Peacefully, at LHSC, Victoria Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 2024, Leona Helen Yake passed away in her 102nd year.
Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Yake (1994). Loving mother of Quentin (Cheryl) Yake. Cherished grandmother of Travis and Amanda. Dear sister of Junior (the late Leona) Doupe. Forever in the hearts of her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Wesley & Myrtle Doupe and her siblings Harry, Melvin, Ivan and Ella.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Charlton and the staff of the Cardiac Care Unit at LHSC, Victoria Hospital for all their care and support.
Leona was a longtime member of Hyatt Avenue United Church and was a devoted member of the U.C.W. for many years.
Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario (1 block east of Egerton), on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral service will be held in the Evans Chapel on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Mrs. Yake.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca
A tree will be planted, by the Evans Funeral Home, as a living memorial to Leona Helen Yake (née Doupe).
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