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September 5, 2012
Services
Friends may visit with Yvette’s family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2-5 PM. From 5-6 PM friends will be encouraged to reflect and share their memories of Yvette, followed by a funeral service at 6 PM, officiated by Fr. Michael Lombardo of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.
Yvette Dolores (nee Isaacs) McAndrew, age 78 of Wayne. On September 5, 2012 Mrs. McAndrew passed away due to complications associated with aplastic anemia, a disease she was battling for the past 10 months.
Born on June 19, 1934 to Angela Callender and Hugh Linton Isaacs, Yvette was one of eight children. Yvette was raised and educated in Georgetown, Guyana and followed in her mother’s footsteps to pursue a career in nursing. She began her nursing career at the Georgetown (Public) Hospital in Guyana. In 1968 she emigrated to the United States and joined the staff at Greater Paterson General Hospital (which later became Wayne General Hospital and is currently St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital) where she worked as a Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse on the 7th floor for numerous years. She later became head of the newly formed Endoscopy department and worked there until her retirement in 2000. She was a very dedicated nurse and truly enjoyed helping others.
In 1961 she married her beloved soul mate, Nigel McAndrew. From this union she was blessed with three wonderful children: Newell, Nevin (who passed in 2003) and Norville (Norv).
Upon arriving in the United States, Yvette and her husband first settled in Paterson, New Jersey before moving to Wayne in 1977. Over the years, Yvette has persuaded many other friends and family members to come to America and all of them are grateful to her. She had an enormous heart for family and many of her family members are privileged to call these United States of America “home” because of her influence. She was well loved by all she came in contact with. Her words of wisdom, encouragement and advice were profound. “Thank you, Yvette” from all of us who benefitted from your love.
Yvette was well known for her infectious laughter. She had a wonderful perspective on life and found the humor in most everything. For example, Yvette traveled throughout the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, and was well known for bringing back t-shirts and trinkets along with captivating stories of her experiences. Inevitably, Yvette would use an old Guyanese saying or recollection of “what Mother would do,” to make a point, and then burst into laughter. And although Yvette traveled, she was always more comfortable close to home. Yvette loved to entertain at home, surrounded by family and friends, while cooking, catching up, and singing. She liked to cook, but her family will admit that there were some things she was better at, such as singing. One of her favorite songs to sing around the house was “His eyes are on the sparrow” and this hymn brought to light her strong faith in the Lord. Yvette was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne, where she raised her boys in the Catholic faith. She placed great trust in the Lord and she is surely enjoying her Heavenly reward today.
Yvette leaves to mourn her husband Nigel of Wayne; her two sons; Newell and Norv; her daughter in laws; Shelly and Amy; seven grandchildren: Schuyler, Nicholle, Brice, Sterling, Raven, Kara, and Owen; her brother Eric and his wife Sheila Callender; her sisters; Evril Scantlebury and Gloria (Bybe) and her husband Austin Silas; her brother in law Wilton McAndrew and his wife Yvonne; her honorary daughter Laurel Martin, her devoted niece Pauline Robinson; her very dear friend Vera Castle and countless nieces, nephews and friends. The family would also like to thank Pauline Robinson for her assistance during this critical time. Yvette was predeceased by her son Nevin in 2003.
Yvette, you have ran the race, finished the course, fought the good fight and now your resting time is here. You will be sadly and truly missed. We love you dearly.
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Friends may visit with Yvette’s family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2-5 PM. From 5-6 PM friends will be encouraged to reflect and share their memories of Yvette, followed by a funeral service at 6 PM, officiated by Fr. Michael Lombardo of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.
September 5, 2012
Services
Friends may visit with Yvette’s family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2-5 PM. From 5-6 PM friends will be encouraged to reflect and share their memories of Yvette, followed by a funeral service at 6 PM, officiated by Fr. Michael Lombardo of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.
Yvette Dolores (nee Isaacs) McAndrew, age 78 of Wayne. On September 5, 2012 Mrs. McAndrew passed away due to complications associated with aplastic anemia, a disease she was battling for the past 10 months.
Born on June 19, 1934 to Angela Callender and Hugh Linton Isaacs, Yvette was one of eight children. Yvette was raised and educated in Georgetown, Guyana and followed in her mother’s footsteps to pursue a career in nursing. She began her nursing career at the Georgetown (Public) Hospital in Guyana. In 1968 she emigrated to the United States and joined the staff at Greater Paterson General Hospital (which later became Wayne General Hospital and is currently St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital) where she worked as a Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse on the 7th floor for numerous years. She later became head of the newly formed Endoscopy department and worked there until her retirement in 2000. She was a very dedicated nurse and truly enjoyed helping others.
In 1961 she married her beloved soul mate, Nigel McAndrew. From this union she was blessed with three wonderful children: Newell, Nevin (who passed in 2003) and Norville (Norv).
Upon arriving in the United States, Yvette and her husband first settled in Paterson, New Jersey before moving to Wayne in 1977. Over the years, Yvette has persuaded many other friends and family members to come to America and all of them are grateful to her. She had an enormous heart for family and many of her family members are privileged to call these United States of America “home” because of her influence. She was well loved by all she came in contact with. Her words of wisdom, encouragement and advice were profound. “Thank you, Yvette” from all of us who benefitted from your love.
Yvette was well known for her infectious laughter. She had a wonderful perspective on life and found the humor in most everything. For example, Yvette traveled throughout the world, including the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, and was well known for bringing back t-shirts and trinkets along with captivating stories of her experiences. Inevitably, Yvette would use an old Guyanese saying or recollection of “what Mother would do,” to make a point, and then burst into laughter. And although Yvette traveled, she was always more comfortable close to home. Yvette loved to entertain at home, surrounded by family and friends, while cooking, catching up, and singing. She liked to cook, but her family will admit that there were some things she was better at, such as singing. One of her favorite songs to sing around the house was “His eyes are on the sparrow” and this hymn brought to light her strong faith in the Lord. Yvette was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne, where she raised her boys in the Catholic faith. She placed great trust in the Lord and she is surely enjoying her Heavenly reward today.
Yvette leaves to mourn her husband Nigel of Wayne; her two sons; Newell and Norv; her daughter in laws; Shelly and Amy; seven grandchildren: Schuyler, Nicholle, Brice, Sterling, Raven, Kara, and Owen; her brother Eric and his wife Sheila Callender; her sisters; Evril Scantlebury and Gloria (Bybe) and her husband Austin Silas; her brother in law Wilton McAndrew and his wife Yvonne; her honorary daughter Laurel Martin, her devoted niece Pauline Robinson; her very dear friend Vera Castle and countless nieces, nephews and friends. The family would also like to thank Pauline Robinson for her assistance during this critical time. Yvette was predeceased by her son Nevin in 2003.
Yvette, you have ran the race, finished the course, fought the good fight and now your resting time is here. You will be sadly and truly missed. We love you dearly.
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