Yvonne Leander

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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Yvonne Patricia Leander (nee Erskine). Yvonne passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by family in the moments leading up to her death. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Leland Leander, and her daughters Leila (Norman Francis), Lilian, and Yvette. She is survived by her 8 grandchildren: Michael, Tameka (Andre), Nathan, Damien, Nelson, Matthew, Felysha, and Jenelle, as well as 4 great-grandchildren: Tiona, Peyton, Kamane and Jaylen. She was the dear sister to Neville Erskine, Joseph Erskine, and Felix Erskine (Esme Erskine) and predeceased by her siblings Geraldine, Sheila, Horace, Oswald, Allan and Patrick.
Yvonne was born on February 4, 1936, to the late Fitzgerald and Florence (nee Haynes) Erskine in Georgetown, Guyana. She graduated from Carnegie School of Home Economics in Guyana and married Leland Leander on October 14, 1957. Subsequently, she immigrated to London, England, where she worked most notably for Maynard’s Factory. She then immigrated with her husband and two children to Canada. In Canada, she gave birth to her last daughter, worked at Delta Engravers and served in many roles at the Church of the Advent, including Head of the Altar Guild.

Yvonne believed in God and held strong to her faith and moral values throughout her life. Yvonne’s many interests and hobbies included her love for cooking and baking, sewing, enjoying music, and entertaining her many close friends and family. Her love for world travel took her on many wonderful adventures throughout the United States, across Canada, Europe, South America, and many islands in the Caribbean.
Those who knew her over the years got to experience her fierce independence, generosity, determination, loyalty and her love for her family and friends.
Those who wish to join us in honoring her life and legacy will be able to watch the service via live stream at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021. Following the service, there will be a private family gathering at Beechwood Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her sister Sheila and brother Patrick. A private viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. If you would like to attend please email erskine_leander@ymail.com or call/text 416-702-2751.
Donations in her memory may be directed to The Anglican Church of St. Mary and St. Martha https://www.stmaryandstmartha.org
or The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or The Salvation Army ( please scroll down page to access links)

We thank you for all of your prayers and support during this sad time.

We love her, and she will be greatly missed.


Wearing of masks or face coverings by everyone is mandatory as per the Provincial Regulations.

Respecting the current situation and pandemic restrictions, the funeral service and entombment will be private.

We thank you for your understanding and encourage you to provide your condolences to the family through her memorial page.

The family has provided the opportunity to view the LiveStream from the comfort of your own home.

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