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SYLVIA ELIZABETH ANN MILLS
Born: Jul 12, 1949
Date of Passing: Aug 11, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySYLVIA ELIZABETH ANN MILLS
Sylvia passed away suddenly at home in her husband's arms on August 11th, 2023.
She was born on July 12, 1949 in Minnedosa, lived in Fairfax, and attended school at Fairfax, Elgin, and Hartney. Sylvia attended business college in Brandon, then worked for Dunwood & Co.
Sylvia married Larry Mills on December 7, 1968. Sylvia and Larry lived in Virden, Manitou, Hartney, and Roblin, before retiring to Brandon in 2006. She worked at the Bank of Montreal, the Royal Bank, and Marshall Motors before starting dialysis. Sylvia loved her family, her friends, her music, and loved to cook.
A big thank-you to everyone who supported her during her battle with kidney disease, especially the staff at the renal ward in the Brandon General Hospital.
Sylvia was predeceased by her parents William and Francis Farmerp; her brother-in-law and nephew, Ken and Dean Mills; and her brother-in-law and infant niece, William and Becky Voth. Sylvia is survived by her husband Larry, their daughter Erin Mills; grandson Sheddy; sisters Janie Farmer and Lori Voth; two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was laid to rest on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, at the Brandon Cemetary and Columbarium with family and friends attending.
Thank you for sharing all your love and dreams.
Funeral service by Kowalchuk's Funeral Home in Souris.
In memory of Sylvia, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba branch.
Publish Date: Sep 2, 2023
SYLVIA ELIZABETH ANN MILLS
Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Mills, 74 years, beloved wife of Larry and mother to Erin, passed away in Brandon, Manitoba, on Friday, August 11, 2023. A private funeral service will take place at a later date. In memory of Sylvia, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch.
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2023
As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 15, 2023, Sep 02, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Very sorry to hear of your loss Larry and family Wade & Carol Schott - Posted by: Wade schott (Friend ) on: Aug 19, 2023
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My most sincere condolences Larry, Erin and Family. Sylvia was a very special lady. Very fortunate to have known her. Big Hugs from Karen and Families. - Posted by: Karen Leflar (Friend ) on: Aug 16, 2023
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Dearest Erin & Larry, It is with heavy heart that I write, offering our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother & Wife. Sylvia was such a warm and caring lady to everyone. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May the good memories you have help you to get through the difficult days ahead. Sincerely, Penny & Bob - Posted by: Penny & Bob Schoonbaert (friend) on: Aug 15, 2023