08/20/2026
In her 85th year, Yvonne Fleming passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. Yvonne was the cherished wife of 62 years to George Laing Fleming, and together they shared a remarkable life filled with love, family, faith, friends and adventure.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Yvonne was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Iris Clingan.
She was a devoted and loving mum to her daughter, Amanda Fleming-Smikle and her husband Winston and to her son, Moray Fleming and his wife Sally. Yvonne’s love and joy continued to blossom through her cherished grandchildren, MaryAnne Davis and her husband Stephen; Alexander Fleming-Smikle and his partner Julianna; and George Fleming.
Yvonne was predeceased by her sister Joan and her husband Herb Elliott. She will be fondly remembered by her nephew Sean Clingan and his late wife Marylene, and their daughter Kaitlyn Clingan.
Yvonne and Laing's life together took them across the world, leaving their roots in Scotland to far flung Hong Kong in 1977 before finally making Canada their home in retirement.
A woman of great faith, Yvonne loved Jesus and valued the fellowship within her various church communities across three continents. She loved being part of and leading Women’s Bible Studies and had great impact through Women’s Aglow in Hong Kong.
Yvonne found joy in creating beauty and bringing people together. She was a gifted homemaker who took pride in making her home warm and welcoming for her family and friends. A gracious hostess, Yvonne delighted in planning and hosting wonderful gatherings and great parties, where there was always plenty of laughter, friendship and fond memories.
Inspired by her walks through the flower markets in Hong Kong, Yvonne developed a passion for flower arranging. It was an outlet for her to share her tremendous creativity and whether it was floral competitions, making wedding bouquets, church arrangements, flower arranging for party events or our recent Fenelon Falls Curling Club High Tea, Yvonne was happiest when she could let her creative juices flow!
Yvonne also loved to travel and her and Laing enjoyed a life full of many travel adventures over the years, from the beaches of Benidorm, safari in Kenya, pony trekking the foothills of the Himalayas, a houseboat stay in Kashmir, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, and camper-vanning across New Zealand. They enjoyed many memorable experiences and created a lifetime of stories to share.
Above all, Yvonne will be remembered for her love and care for Laing and her family, and the warmth, grace and joy she brought to the lives of those around her.
Our beautiful Yvonne - wife, mum, grandma, aunt and friend will forever remain treasured in our hearts.
The family of Yvonne will receive friends at Fenelon Falls United Church, 123 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls on Thursday, September 3rd from 11:00 a.m until the time of the funeral service beginning at 12:00 Noon. Pastor Matt Hayden of Trentside Baptist Church will officiate. A time of reception will follow at Jardine Funeral Home, 8 Princes' St. W., Fenelon Falls. If desired memorial donations to Trentside Baptist Church either by cheque or by etransfer to:[email protected] or Community Care Kawartha Lakes would be appreciated. https://bit.ly/4xRV6IK
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