Obituary of Maggie Sylvester

(Retired Nurse – CHEO) January 25, 1953 – February 8, 2017 Suddenly but very peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus with loved ones by her side on Wednesday evening, February 8th, 2017; Margaret Ellen Sylvester of Arnprior passed away following a valiant and courageous journey through cancer. She was 64. Beloved wife and best friend of Rick and devoted stepmom of Courtney. Dearly loved sister of John Conroy (Thelma) and Nancy White (Stephen Melville) and sister-in-law of Penny Lassenba (Blair). Special cousin of Marg and Jim Day and Joan and Jon Gamble. She also leaves a void in the lives of her “furry girls” Caramel and China. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well many wonderful people whom Maggie was honoured to call “Friends”. A quiet, unassuming woman, Maggie had a genuine and beautiful way of earning the respect and friendship of others. She will be missed. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Friday evening, February 17th from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, February 18th from 9:30 until 10:30. A Funeral Service was conducted in Grace St. Andrew’s United Church, 257 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. A reception followed. In memory of Maggie, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association; the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society.