Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora. Beloved wife of Smokey (Rodney). Mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Graham, Pam and Mark, Tracey, and Sheryl (deceased). Grandmother of Ayla, Jaden, Red, Charlotte, Lachlan, Sarah and Beau. Great-Grandmother of Riley, Stella, and Hazel. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Yvonne Dawson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance or Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated, and may be made online at Stjohn.org.nz and dementiacanterbury.org.nz. A private funeral service for Yvonne will be held.