On Friday, July 21, 2017, Blythe Yates, age 78 years, beloved wife of Edward and mother to Cathy and Mike, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The Ceremony to Celebrate Blythe's Life will take place at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Ann Crossland and the Venerable Paul Crossland officiating. A private family interment will be at the Brandon Cemetery with a reception to follow at Memories Chapel. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in memory of Blythe may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2W8. Complete obituary information will follow.