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SYLVIA KATHLEEN TAIT (ARMSTRONG) (DRABOT)
Born: Apr 19, 1933
Date of Passing: May 07, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySYLVIA KATHLEEN TAIT (nee ARMSTRONG) (DRABOT) April 19, 1933 - May 7, 2012 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Riverview Health Centre. Mom will be deeply missed by her daughter Sherri; son Michael and wife Linda (Jennifer, Brook, Jon, Madison, Dawn, Albany); son Brett (Jana, Danielle); and great-grandsons Zachary, and Ryland, and Ashton. Sylvia will be sadly missed by her sister, Jackie Olafson, and her husband Keith. Her memory will be cherished by many nieces and nephews who loved and knew her as Auntie Syl. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Lottie Armstrong; twin sister, Sonya McVicar, and her husband Bill. Sylvia was a real people person and was known for her winning smile, sunny disposition, and warm and generous heart. She loved working with the public and held various positions throughout her lifetime, including manager of the Bargain World discount store in our neighbourhood. Her final employment was as a customer service representative for Budget Rent A Car, from where she retired at the age of 67. Mom was a talented seamstress, won numerous awards for ten-pin bowling, and was renowned for her excellent cooking. She loved our annual vacations at Grand Beach, was always up for a card game, and her television was usually tuned to a sports channel. On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Sylvia's Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Special thanks to Brett for his caring and devotion to Mom after she was diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease in 2006. Sincere thanks to her long time care provider, Dr. A. Singer. We also want to acknowledge the staff at Riverview Health Centre on CD2, for the care and kindness they provided to our Mother over the last three years, especially to nurses Kathy and Mona, for the selfless and soulful connection they cultivated with our Mother. Flowers are gratefully declined and if you so wish, donations may be made to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, One Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross We are grateful that our Mother, Sylvia, happened.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Thank you all so very much for your wonderful and loving comments! I wish I had found and read this page much sooner. Your memories of Mom have touched my heart and made me smile. Blessings to you all - Lois, Charleen, Linda, and Janet. Love, Sherri - Posted by: Sherri Drabot (Daughter) on: Nov 12, 2013
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Sylvia and I grew up together in Fort Garry on Windermere St.....until I moved away at age 10 ..We again crossed paths (in the 40's) at Eaton's where we were both employed and played baseball for Eaton's Syl was a star pitcher....Always rememberd -we called her Sylver........thought of you often.....Lois - Posted by: Lois Smith (Douglas) (Childhood Friend) on: May 22, 2012
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I'm very sorry to hear that Sylvia has passed. My condolences to Brett and the other family members. Sylvia was my Mother's neighbour at Riverview. My Mom, Christeen Arden died in January 2012. Sylvia had a beautiful smile, she loved her stuffed animals and enjoyed the shoes and gifts that Brett would bring for her. Sylvia loved when Brett visited and he usually convinced her to eat all her dinner. She loved the ice cream most of all. Sylvia had a wonderful temperament and had a great sense of humour. I'll miss this lady. - Posted by: Charleen Macdonald (friend) on: May 19, 2012
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Words cannot describe who Sylvia was. And so words also cannot describe the loss we are all feeling now. Throughout my 40 years of knowing Syl I can not recall a time without seeing a smile on her face. She laughed often and loved much and had the affection of many friends and family. My children had the good fortune of calling her Grandma. One of Sylvia's favorite things to do was to walk in for a visit with boxes of smarties in her purse for the children. She would pretend she forgot them but the kids never believed her. They would laugh and beg for them. Sylvia loved her children, grandchildren, her twin Sonya and her baby sister Jackie. Peace be with you sweet Sylvia. - Posted by: Linda Drabot (Daughter in law ) on: May 15, 2012
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Sylvia was always a very happy person. She had a very positive outlook on life & enjoyed everything to its fullest. She loved her family and grandchildren and always had a comment to make about them. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. Looked forward to going to the lake on days off & spending time having fun. She will be missed by all who knew her & spent time in her company. Rest well Sylvia. - Posted by: Janet Renaud (Friend & Co worker at Budget Rent A Car) on: May 14, 2012
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