Obituary of Yvette Marie Simonne Field
Field: Yvette Marie Simonne (néeRoy) -
A resident of Chatham, Yvette Field passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the age of 73.
Born in Chatham, Yvette was the daughter of the late Aurele and Laurienne (née Caron) Roy.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald Francis Field.
Loving mother of Ronald Field (Alba), Aimee Field and Jeremy Field. Proud grandmother of Noah, Abigail, Joshua, Leah and Arielle. Her fur-grandchildren Dude, Sid and Compost. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Philip Roy (Germaine) and Laura Roy.
Predeceased by siblings Roger Roy, Maurice Roy, Rene Roy, Leo Roy and Pierre Roy.
She will also be missed by her loyal feline companion Frankie.
Friends will be received at the funeral home, 459 St. Clair St, Chatham on Tuesday, April 21,2026 from 2:00-4:00 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm. A Funeral Mass to be held at St. Ursula's Parish, 205 Tweedsmuir Ave. W., Chatham on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations made in memory of Yvette to Bladder Cancer Canada or an Animal Rescue of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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