Jeanne Yerrill

February 20, 1928 - April 1, 2015

At age 87, Jeanne passed away peacefully at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Jeanne was born in Norwich, England to Mabel and Ernie Gilbert and was the 4th of 5 children. She was predeceased in death by her parents; sister Molly and brothers Basil, Bob and Brian. On April 6, 1946, Jeanne married George Kenneth “Ken” Yerrill, who preceded her in death on October 25, 1988. Jeanne thought her greatest legacy was her family. Surviving are Jeanne’s two children, Ken (Nicola) Yerrill, Ridlington, Norfolk, UK and Barbara (Kelly) Barrett, Stony Plain, Alberta. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren; Simon (Bernadette), Nicola, Timothy (Lee), and Jacob; along with 5 great-grandchildren; Alisha, Chloe, Jayden, Sophie and Cash; and 2 step great-grandchildren, Charlie-May and Carl.

Jeanne lit up a room with her smile and laughter. She loved to knit and sew and was also an avid gardener. She enjoyed playing games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took pride in teaching each of them life skills that they will carry on with them.

I am gone…

………yet fleeting thoughts like summer rain, the scented earth

and clouds on high, soft winds blowing on sunlit water, a rainbows arc or

a silvered moon in a starred night sky bring winters peaceful sleep and memories that linger

for those who loved me……..

...I am here

A celebration of Jeannes’ life will be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Parkland Funeral Services, 3502 44 Ave, Stony Plain, with Yvonne Racine presiding.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will follow in England in September, 2015. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeannes’ name to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.