It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Paulette “Polly” Youngberg mourns her passing on the evening of January 7th, 2023 at the age of 72. Following a lengthy battle with cancer, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully at Hospice Vaughan, with her son Shaun and daughter-in-law Hanna at her side.

Polly was predeceased by her husband Robert “Bob” Youngberg in 2014, whom Polly described as the love of her life and soul mate, as well as her father Jean Gaudreau and brother Peter. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Shaun (Hanna) and Adria, along with her brother Paul (Margot), sister Kathleen, her Aunt Fran, her stepchildren Jennifer (Bob) and Mark (Pamela), her grandchildren Carter, Alexis, Dana, Oben, Benjamin, Jacob and Timothy, along with countless friends.

Polly will be remembered by her family, friends and co-workers as a caring, generous, and loving person, who always thought of others first. Whether it was at home or in the office, Polly always ensured she had sweets available for everyone around her, despite being diabetic and unable to share in the treats.

Polly was a strong, independent mother, raising two children primarily as a single parent, including a daughter with special needs, while working full-time to ensure they had every opportunity in life. She loved her trips to the casino, riding with Bob in his convertible and spending weekends with her daughter. She was an avid shopper and loved her dinners at Mandarin, Swiss Chalet and more recently Wimpy’s, with family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday January 12th at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Funeral Centre, beginning at 12pm, with a memorial service and interment to commence at 1pm. A reception to celebrate Polly’s life and share memories with family and friends will follow.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Hospice Vaughan and Sunnybrook Hospital for their care and compassion during these past 14 months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice Vaughan at https://www.hospicevaughan.com/new-how-to-donate/.