It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Vanessa Neahr on May 27, 2014 at the age of 66Born and raised in North Bay, Ontario. She showed unbelievable strength and courage during her whole life and will be fondly remembered as a woman with tremdous elegance, grace and resilience. She had a long and dedicated career as an insurance broker.Predeceased by her parents Lionel and Irene Cantin.  Fiancee of Dennis Anderson.Cherished, devoted and very much loved mother of Carolyne Cryderman and her husband Glenn of Courtice, Chris Neahr and his wife Karyann of Edmonton, Virginia Neahr and her partner Brandon Dee of Courtice and Kathryn Neahr of Bowmanville. Dear grandmother of Cole, Britney, Graeden, Wyatt, Raevyn, Savanna and Erika.Loved sister of Rolande Bessette (late Art) of North Bay and Richard Cantin (Leslie) of Brampton. Remembered by her nephews Marc, Darren and Aaron.We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the love and support from our family and friends as well as the nurses and Doctors at Toronto General Hospital over these last several days.Visitation at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby from 6 - 9 p.m. on Monday.Funeral service will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering on Tuesday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m.Please join us for a reception at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME following the service to celebrate Vanessas life as she would have wished us to do.Messages of condolence may be forwarded to barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.