Obituary of Phyllis Arbour

Peacefully at home in her 64th year, surrounded by the love of her family on February 23, 2012. Beloved wife and soul companion of Tom for 45 years. Loving mother and best friend to Julie Vachon (Jamie), Michael (Tammy See) and Wayne (Karie McConnell). Dedicated Gramma to Avery, Darby and Colby Arbour, Drew Vachon, Toni See and Brooke McConnell. Daughter of the late Howard and Sheila Bankey. Cherished sister of Joan Shaw (Ernie), Donald Bankey (Shirley) and the late Jerry Bankey. Special sister in law to Rita Hollenbeck (Steve), Joe Arbour (Madelaine), Paul Arbour (Pauline), Julie Halket (late Bill), Eva Benson (late George), Marie Edmunds (Llew), Leo Arbour (Claudette), John Arbour (Gloria) and Raymond Arbour (Mitch). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Lovingly remembered by the Yourchuk, Pigeon, and Storozuk families. Family and friends are invited to visit at Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758) on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Mother of God Church (Goulais River) on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Veselko Kvesic officiating. Spring interment at Goulais River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mother of God Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ann and Viktoria who provided such wonderful care to our Mom. To Deborah, Sheila and the rest of the staff of the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic, we have no words for your care and support. To Gloria Mears and everyone involved at the NECCAC and to the Red Cross . Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. In keeping with the life that Irene has led, we should all take the time to pay it forward.