Yvette Gentile

SEPTEMBER 13, 1952 JULY 17, 2026

Portrait of Yvette Gentile

Portrait of Yvette Gentile

Visitation

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE:
Visitation room

Celebration of life

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
WHERE:
Sacred Space

Peacefully with her daughters at her side. Yvette moved to the next stage in her cosmic journey with courage and grace, the same way she lived her life here with us.

She is survived by her loving daughters Lisa (Darryl) and Tina (Mandy), sister Ellen, brother Louis (Diane), the Kitchener gang, MGW, her many friends and co-workers at the Canadian Red Cross and all other areas of her rich life.

Predeceased by her dear husband Sandro and parents Marius and Patricia.

Thank you to the caring staff and friends she made at the Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre, The Ottawa Civic Hospital, and St Vincent’s Hospital.

Friends and family are welcome to celebrate Yvette’s beautiful life at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Wednesday, July 22,2026. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm in the Visitation Suites, followed by the service at 1pm in the Sacred Space.

Donations in Yvette’s honour will be graciously accepted by the Canadian Red Cross and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.

 

Digital Guestbook

  1. Words cannot express how much you meant to me Yvette. You were more than a friend you were a sister. You made us laugh. You made us cry and most of all you made sure we were always fed lol. Our antics are too many to count. Our MGW weekends and coffee nights were the highlight of our lives where we shared all aspects of our lives with each other You my friend will be deeply missed Your beloved Sandro has you again beside his side where the 2 of you can rest in eternal peace. Will always love you.

  2. You will always be fondly remembered. Our childhood memories were special and happy.
    My condolences for the family.❀

  3. I only met you once Yvette. But I consider that a blessing . You were quite happy that day. Reminiscing about your girls . You were a strong lady. R.I.P. Our deepest condolences to you Lisa (Darryl )& family. ❀ Diana & Shawn

  4. The memories we shared will forever be treasured. Time filled with laughter, crazy antics, great music, delicious food, and so many fun games. You had a way of turning ordinary days into unforgettable memories. Though you are gone, those precious moments remain.
    Thank you for the gift of your friendship ❀

  5. The memories we shared will forever be treasured. Times filled with laughter, crazy antics, great music, delicious food, and so many fun games. You had a way of turning ordinary days into unforgettable memories. Though you are gone, those precious moments remain.
    Thank you for the gift of your friendship ❀

  6. Always enjoyed our years working together at Red Cross. After I left Red Cross you always remembered my birthday and always gave me a big hug when I dropped by to see you. One always felt happier after catching up with Yvette.

  7. Such sorrow. Our sincere sympathies to the family and friends. Now she will be able to reunite with Sandro. Rest in eternal peace.

  8. My deepest sympathies to Yvette’s family and friends. I had the joy of working with Yvette and Red Cross and have so many wonderful memories of her smile and laughter, incredible homemade treats, and her genuine care for her colleagues and all CRC’s staff and retirees. She will be deeply missed. May she rest peacefully and may good memories offer comfort to her family and many friends.

  9. Though so many of our hearts are broken, we will forever carry your spirit with us. You will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and never forgotten.

    Rest peacefully, dear friend. Thank you for the laughter, the friendship, and the memories that i will treasure forever.

  10. What a gift to have known Yvette and been able to share many years as co-workers at the Red Cross.
    Forever thankful for her kindness, sense of humour and her friendship.
    Rest well my friend. You will be dearly missed.❀

  11. To: Lisa, Tina and all family members,

    I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the passing away of Yvette, a dear beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend and a co-worker. May the days ahead be eased with cherished memories.

  12. Our memories in Montreal, your first date with Sandro, my date with Igor
. So many happy and hilarious memories! You have taught me to see the best in every situation, you have shown me what true courage is , and you have taught me that decisions made with love are always the best ones. Bon voyage mon amie
 ❀

  13. My sympathies to Lisa, Tina, and the Families. May she rest in peace.

  14. It was an absolute joy to have worked alongside Yvette for many years. Her happiness was infectious and her smile brightened every day. My sincere condolences to Tina, Lisa and her whole family. She will be missed but never forgotten.

  15. My deepest condolences Tina, Lisa and family.
    Yvette will always be remembered as the true icon that she was. Her laugh was contagious, her sense of humor incomparable and her friendship always cherished.

  16. Lisa and Tina, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Yvette was a truly special woman whose kindness, warmth, and love for her family touched so many people. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy in both of you. It’s comforting to think that she is reunited with your dad, Sandro, once again. My heartfelt condolences to you and your families. ❀

  17. My deepest condolences Lisa, Tina and extended family. Yvette was one of the kindest soul I have had the pleasure of working with, my forever memory of her will be her infectious laughter. May you find comfort knowing she’s left us all with nothing but happy memories.

  18. I worked with Yvette at the Canadian Red Cross, where she was a much loved team member. Yvette had a beautiful smile that she showed frequently, and was always encouraging and kind. I hope happy memories, and knowing Yvette positively touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered, bring comfort.

  19. Our heartfelt condolences to Lisa and Tina, family and friends and to all who knew Yvette.
    Rest In Eternal Peace

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