We Remember
PAQUIN, Sylvia Anna
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Early in the evening of August 13’th, 2016 Sylvia (Syl) Paquin passed away peacefully at the Central Okanagan Hospice surrounded by family and love. Syl, the youngest of three children, was born October 10, 1933 to Peter and Anna Demkiw in Morecambe, Alberta. She married Ron Paquin in Edmonton on September 18, 1954. Syl and Ron raised their family of three sons in Grande Prairie, Alberta and retired to Kelowna in 1979. She enjoyed playing bridge and did a lot of knitting for charity. She will be missed by all. Syl was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ron, and her sister Ollie. She is survived by her brother Eugene Demkiw (Mary Jane Trafiak) of Edmonton; sons Robert (Roxanne Myers) of Campbell River, BC, Emery (Barb) of Yellowknife, NT, and David (Cathy) of Campbell River; dear grandchildren Justin (Jessica), Ryan (Dusty), Christine (Adam), Jonathan (Stephanie), Andre, Jeremy (Chantelle), Corey, Danielle (Darcy) and Marie; precious great-grandchildren Kessler, Cameron, Trey, Cloud, Kel, Atlee and Everett; and many nephews and nieces. The family is extremely grateful to all who cared for Syl during her long battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelowna Cancer Clinic or the Central Okanagan Hospice would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held at Springfield Funeral Home on Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Sebastian Puthenpura officiating. A private interment will follow at Promontory Green Interment Garden in Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
What a lovely photo of Syl! For many years Al and I were able to share some happy times with your Mom and Dad. They would either come to Vernon for the day or we would go to Kelowna. The “guys” enjoyed talking shop (both being photographers) and your Mom and I joined in when we could. Your Mom taught me to how to make perogies — no one made them as tender and delicious as she did, however, and neither could I. Thank you letting me know of her passing, Emery. Sincerely Marg McCoy
Robert / Roxanne and family ….so sorry for your loss……Thinking of you all.
Rob & Roxanne, you are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow and emptiness. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Ivan & Elaine
Sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. My sister-in-law Jane Grant informed me of her death. I worked for Ron & Sylvia at Paquin Photographs in Grande Prairie. Words cannot express my feelings of this great loss. My condolence from my family.
Rest In Peace good friend.
Rob and Roxanne – Our thoughts are with you in your period of sorrow. Our sincere condolences to you and family.
Dear Rob, Emery, David and families,
We shared so many wonderful times with your Mom and Dad over the years and cherish a lifelong friendship that started back in Grande Prairie over 55 years ago. Sylvia was a dear friend, always just a telephone call away, and I loved her like a sister. Ken and I will miss both your parents very much, but we have a lifetime of great memories and good times to remember them by. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Love Dolores and Ken