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Cecil Thomas Yanta

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Cecil Thomas Yanta

December 29, 1925 - June 13, 2019

Passed peacefully in his 94th year at Port Hope Extendicare on June 13, 2019.  Cecil was the loving husband of Teresa Rita (nee Finnerty) for 70 years.  Beloved father to Sheila Bruckner (Peter), the late Randy Yanta, Barry Yanta (the late Cindy).  Grandfather to Tim, Christopher, Brendan, Brett and Courtney.  Cecil was a very proud WW2 Veteran who served in the RCAF.  A Celebration of Life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre 30 King St. E., Cobourg on Thursday June 20, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Port Hope Extendicare (Sylvan house).  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.  Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Dawn Taylor - June 20, 2019

Remembering Cec today as the kind, lovely man he was. Love. Dawn

Harold and Kani - June 19, 2019

Teresa and family...please accept our heartfelt condolences on your huge loss. We know how much Cecil meant to you, and our family.

Sandra (Finnerty) Mosco - June 19, 2019

Always a good time at Gramma's in North Cobalt when Uncle Cecil was visiting. So funny and always interested in what you were up to. Such a sweet, wonderful man. xo

Sandra (Finnerty) Mosco - June 19, 2019 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

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Jayne Dennis - June 15, 2019

Sheila, Teresa and family...So sorry to read about Cecil. I will miss seeing him at Extendicare. I always asked him if he "was being good" - he always said "yeah"... loved seeing him...(he and my dad shared the same first name - somehow, that made him extra special to me).And Teresa - I will keep an eye for you at Rosewood...Hugs from this end, Jayne

Eric & Carol Buttar - June 14, 2019

Eric & I send our sincere condolences on Cecil's passing. He had a wonderful life until the last few years. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Teresa & family.

Ruth Polley - June 14, 2019

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Cecil was a very sweet man and I will miss seeing him and you each day at Extendicare.