She is survived by her daughter Carol Genevieve and by many nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren. She leaves behind cousins in Canada and the U.S. Sylvia was predeceased by beloved husband, Peter, in 2007; sisters Helen, Rosamond and Hazel; brothers Ray, Eugene, Cecil and Laurie; mother Clara and father William. Born in Twin Butte, AB Sylvia grew up on the farm loving people, work, play, and adventure! She attended Calgary Normal School on the SAIT campus in the late ‘30's, obtaining her teacher's certificate. She taught grades 1-10 in rural one room schools in southern AB in the ‘40's, riding horseback to her schools every morning. Later she was co-owner of a jewellry store with her brother. She met husband Pete in ‘56 and after their marriage in ‘57 joined Pete in Ottawa where daughter Carol was born. Alberta lured them back in ‘65-66 where the family has since resided. Sylvia avidly volunteered for many charities, including the United Way, of which she was SW Quadrant Chair in ‘71, Sarcee Auxiliary Hospital, the Heart Fund and many others. She was a census taker, enumerator and election worker (DRO) for many years running. Sylvia was an active Rebekah (fraternity) for many years, President of the United Church Women (UCW) at St Matthew's and later a founding member of Symons Valley UC. Sylvia loved her pets and the SPCA! She and Pete explored Canada from coast to coast, she travelled much of the US, and toured Europe as well. Sylvia and Pete spent countless hours playing bridge, a favorite pastime! Sylvia's optimism, charm, zest for life and love of all will be missed. A long life well spent!
A Memorial Service will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.
FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM
Telephone: 403-297-0888
Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
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