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YVONNE LAROY CANTIN
Born: Jun 15, 1934
Date of Passing: Nov 11, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryYVONNE LAROY CANTIN
Yvonne LaRoy Cantin (née Smith) passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 91.
Born in Kenora, Ontario on June 15, 1934, Yvonne is survived by her devoted husband, Harvey; her sister, Sheila; her children, Jeffrey (Cheryle), Darcy (Dave) and Paul (Linda), and her grandchildren, Max (Ailie), Carter and Holly. She was predeceased by her parents, Hazel and Roy, and by her son, Blair Andrew.
Yvonne grew up on Churchill Drive in Winnipeg and graduated from Kelvin High School before pursuing studies to become an x-ray technician. After several years in the profession, she chose to begin a family with the love of her life, Harvey, and the couple married in 1958. A dedicated volunteer, she was a member and past president of the White Cross Guild at what was then the General Hospital, offering support and compassion to patients in need while raising an active household filled with children and pets.
Over the years, Yvonne took on various part-time roles before ultimately joining Harvey full-time in the family business, Cantin Drugs, in Charleswood, which served the community for more than three decades. In the mid-1990s, the couple embarked on a new adventure, opening a pharmacy in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. There, they immersed themselves in northern culture, made lasting friendships, and explored the land together on their ATVs. Upon their return, they settled in Gimli, Manitoba, before later moving back to Winnipeg.
Yvonne cherished her family, her grandchildren, and friends, and found joy in the companionship of a number of pet dogs throughout her life. She loved the outdoors - a passion inherited from her father - along with big band music, dancing, arts and crafts, camping, and catching up with those she cared about.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of the Charleswood Care Centre, especially Alicia, Ines, Lois and Dorie. Their kindness, professionalism, and personal care provided great comfort during Yvonne’s final journey.
Yvonne formed lifelong friendships and delighted in new acquaintances, especially during her time with Harvey at the Wellington retirement home. Although Alzheimer’s stole many cherished memories from Yvonne, for those who knew and loved her, the warmth of Yvonne’s memory will endure.
Donations in Yvonne’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society Manitoba are greatly appreciated: Alzheimer.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Pat and I offer our most profound condolences on the passing of a truly great lady! We wish Harvey and the family strength and love during this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! - Posted by: Barry Hodson (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2025
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Dear Harvey and Family We extend our deepest condolences to you in this time of grief on Yvonne's passing. She was a lovely person. We have wonderful memories of our visits while wintering in TX some year ago. May memories keep her close to your hearts. - Posted by: Ted and Lydia Boyachek (Friends) on: Nov 16, 2025
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Harvey,you were a good friend when I was a pharmacy student from Morris,MB. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -Bob Bartlette. - Posted by: Bob Bartlette (Pharmacy Grad in 1957) on: Nov 16, 2025
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Dear Harvey and Family, I am very sad to hear we lost such a wonderful friend and person. I wish I knew the right words to console you, but I am thinking of you and want you to know how much I loved Yvonne and what an important effect she had on my life. God bless you all, love from Claudette - Posted by: Claudette Temple (Best Friend) on: Nov 15, 2025
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My condolences to Harvey and family. I met Yvonne through friends in Winnipeg and crossed paths again when I worked in Nunavut. I fondly recall our picnic excursions on the land and many shared meals. We also visited in Gimli before I retired there myself. Our shared a love of gardening always gave us a lot to talk about. I will remember you with a smile. - Posted by: Helene Fairbanks (Friend) on: Nov 15, 2025
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Our deepest sympathy Havey to you and you family. Steve & Pat. - Posted by: Steve & Pat Thullner (Friend) on: Nov 15, 2025
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Loved going into Cantin Drugs many years ago. The Cantins were always so friendly and welcoming. Many wonderful conversations with both of them and surely missed them when they moved up North. Very nice couple, a credit to our Charleswood Community. - Posted by: leslie sammons (friend from charleswood) on: Nov 15, 2025