Yvonne Pye
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Yvonne Pye, Music at Oxford’s Life President. She died peacefully on Saturday 23rd January 2021 while staying with family.
Yvonne and her husband Graham, who died in 2009, were instrumental in Music at Oxford’s development for many years, being generous, committed and enthusiastic supporters of our charity. Yvonne continued this important work after Graham’s death, and it was a joy and privilege to spend time with her. She was loved by all of us at Music at Oxford, and our thoughts are with everyone who knew her.
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