Sylvia Mae Slater
Passed away peacefully at Glacierview Lodge on Feb. 9, 2014 with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Henry Slater and sisters Ruth Chesko and Alice Eide, son Timothy Glen (Sharon) Slater in Merville, BC, daughter Audrey Elaine (Trevor M.) Cook in Chemainus, BC, grandchildren Kaileen Slater, Adam Slater, Angela Zumbo and Brad Cook, great grandchildren Emily Mae Ellen Slater, Wyatt McDowell, Mickayla Slater and Joseph Slater, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Sylvia belonged to the Gospel Singers and Evergreen Choristers for many years. In her leisure time she enjoyed family, knitting, gardening, walking, music and playing piano.
Sylvia was a loving mother, and grandmother and loved camping, singing and being with family. She travelled many years with her husband while he was in the military.
Flowers gratefully declined, but if friends so wish, donations in her memory made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.
A Celebration of Sylvia’s life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at 2:00pm from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay.