Yvonne Morgan

Yvonne Morgan of Camrose, Alberta, Canada passed away on April 14, 2024 at the age of 96 years, just a month short of her 97th birthday.

Born on May15, 1927 in Oakdale, South Wales to Albert and Alice Parsons. Yvonne was a middle child and had 7 siblings Edward, Fredrich, Mary, Viola, Betty, Margarite and Albert, all of whom have predeceased her. She obtained a grade 9 education. Yvonne was involved in the war effort in several capacities working in an munitions factory and as a nurse in war hospitals.  She also worked as a maid, assisted a midwife, and served as a lady in waiting. Yvonne was married to Trevor Morgan in 1945 and two sons were born to them Geoffrey and Trefor. The family moved  from England to Winnipeg in 1957. She never lost her accent or her love for her home country. 

In the mid 1970’s Yvonne divorced her husband and he has since passed away.  Yvonne came to Camrose in 1986 and spent the rest of her life there with short stints in Irma and Red Deer. Yvonne was an active member of the Canadian Legion for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, walking, her birds, music, dancing, playing darts, children, reading, and shopping. She was an avid fan of the royal family and will be remembered for her sense of style, generousity and wicked sense of humor. 

She is survived by her son Geoffrey (Debra) of Lacombe; 3 grandchildren Geoffrey, Trevor and Tracy Belanger; 2 great-grandchildren and nieces Janet, Joyce and Jillian in Wales as well as numerous family and friends.

Yvonne was predeceased by her son Trefor who was killed in a car accident in 1963.  

As per Yvonne’s wishes, no funeral will take place.

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