The family of Sylvia Byblow of Melville, widow of Andrew Byblow sadly announce her passing on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 85 years.
Prayers will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00p.m. and the funeral service will take place on Friday, July 24 at 10:00a.m. all from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The interment will be held in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Memorials in memory of Sylvia Byblow may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1 as gifts of remembrance.
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In Loving Memory of
Sylvia Byblow
August 4, 1934 – July 18, 2020
Sylvia Byblow (nee Lewko), beloved widow of Andrew Byblow and mother
of Daryl and Ashley Byblow, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020.
Sylvia was 2 weeks away from her 86th birthday when she finally succumbed to multiple forms of cancer which she had been battling for in excess of 10 years. Sylvia remained strong and positive to the end.
Sylvia was born on August 4, 1934 to Stanley and Mary Lewko. She was the fifth of eight children, and cherished her family. Keeping in touch with all of her siblings regardless of the miles that may have separated them. On January 25, 1953, Sylvia married Andrew Byblow, and they lived happily together for 63 years until Andrew passed away in 2016.
Sylvia is survived by her sons Daryl (Cheryl). Ashley (Alicia). As well as Two Grandchildren: Lyndsey Byblow (Mike Twan) and Alanna Byblow (Justin Stevens). One Great Grandchild Isabella (Bella), and her brother Walter Lewko (Arlene). As well, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many close friendships spread across the country.
Sylvia and Andrew moved several times during their lives including Toronto, Yorkton, Sask where Sylvia worked as Dietician at the hospital. Sylvia later co-managed a business with spouse Andy in Melville, Sask. and managed a local Hatchery business after they sold their store. They re-located to Penticton, B.C. in 1980 where Sylvia worked at a local Retirement Centre. Retirement brought Sylvia and Andy back to Yorkton, Sask in 1995 where she also cared for her aging Mother. After a brief time in Ituna and Springside Sask. Sylvia and Andy settled once again in Melville, Sask.
Sylvia was a very kind and gentle person, and strove to live each day to the fullest. She was always there to lend a helping hand for others and maintained her independence and strong spirit throughout her time with us. In her lifetime, Sylvia made the world a better place.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Sylvia by way of donation to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, Sask.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sylvia Byblow Lewko Saturday July 18th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Melville, Province: Saskatchewan