Wilma Sylvester (nee Jeffreys)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma at the age of 91 on April 3, 2019 at Seven Oaks Hospital.
Wilma was born in Winnipeg on February 3, 1928 to Matilda and Richard Jeffreys. She was one of 4 Jeffreys girls and loved talking about their life in the West End.
Wilma married William Maurice (Moe) Sylvester in 1946. They were married for 50 years and moved almost every year they were together. She went to Wellington School, General Wolf, John M. King and Daniel Mac. She worked for a short time at Western Weather Seal where she made a lifelong friend. Wilma enjoyed her 17 years as an accountant at Donaldson shoes on Portage Ave. She loved to tell stories about her adventures at Winnipeg Beach and she had a fantastic memory of Winnipeg history. Her favorite past times were reading and watching the Toronto Blue Jays.
She was predeceased by her husband Moe, parents Matilda and Richard, siblings Isabel, Lorna, Jennett, her step father Fred Dunning as well as brothers-in-law and many family members. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, sister-in-law and longtime friends.
In keeping with her wish’s cremation has taken place and a private interment will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Siloam Mission.
“When family ties are broken and loved ones have to part, it leaves a wound that never heals and also a broken heart.
We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wilma Sylvester Wednesday April 3rd 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba