Funeral services were held in Naples, Florida on January 31, 2008.

A celebration of Sylvia’s life was held in Windsor Ontario on her birthday June 22, 2008. 

Gene, Carol and Anita wish to thank everyone for their support and love.

An Ode to Sylvia (written by Ken Laycock 6/22/08)

If ever there was a time and place, this was her time this was her place

Seven decades within the millions and millions of years of this planets existence

From the depths of the Depression to the heights of outer Space

Sylvia was here can you hear? Can you hear?

Oh yes what was it that we heard back in the 30’s

Sylvia was young at that time

What did we hear? What did we hear?

Save those pennies, do not throw out the chicken with the broth

Do you know how much that cost?

Then through the 40’s what did we hear what did we hear?

Waste not Want not. Loose lips sink ships!

The first was easy the second gave us pause.

If she could not talk, how could her advice be heard for the cause?

And those 50’s the decade of conspicuous consumption

Those who were here then would remember

Keep up with the Joneses soon it will be December.

Those were the days that Sylvia splurged

Not one not two but three presents under the tree

One for Sylvia but always two for thee

The 60’s brought us peace love and flowery apparal

Two blessings for Sylvia: Anita and Carol

What did we hear what did we hear?

Two girls that’s wonderful the dress for Anita would soon belong to Carol!

And the 70’s could be called the decade of Bloom

GM Jaycees Junior achievement United way and of Course Jaycettes

Gene was elevating at home and with his Career

But from Sylvia what did we hear? What did we hear?

Gene pick up your socks! Anita and Carol clean up your mess

You may be the Grand Poobah at work but at home I am the Princess!

Now the 80’s the Reagan years no time to play

Gene and Sylvia were headed for the U S of A!

Little did they know that behind this soft-spoken articulate leader?

Stood a Blonde dynamo with plenty of advice and lots of time left on her meter

What did we hear what did we hear

If you want to know the secret of winning

Stop your whining stop your spinning

Just do the job and be happy in your work

Nothing comes easy when you act like a jerk

Needless to say no one questioned that quirk

The 90’s will always stand out as the decade of elegance

Gene and Sylvia were off to France!!

New culture new language and international drivers license.

What more does one need to give the French one more chance?

What did we hear what did we hear?

Or should I say

Attention s’il vous plait

Je m appele Sylvia attendez du moi!

Et les persons etes tres acute

That’s all the French I know but they just stood there mute!

And of course before long things were taking shape

The result was life long friends and wonderful memories when one needed to escape

And the new millennium, time to retire

What a wonderful life so many friends so many memories

To Naples she went with Gene at her side

She packed everything and I mean everything including

Sylvia’s handbook on how to do anything at any time better than you may have ever imagined (this needs some explanation)

A pretty long title but what do you think, advice cannot  be given without a full articulation

Many wonderful years of Golf theater parties parties and oh yes parties

These social gatherings gave Sylvia the opportunity to come out of her shell

It has been said that these parties turned into the Marathon that even today

People can only say don’t ask don’t tell

It was a sunny day in Naples when we said goodbye

Those who were there were determined not to cry

Now on a sunny day in Windsor we are gathered again

What do we hear what do we hear?

“I am fine we are getting organized the committees are in gear”

So hug your friends love your families and have a great time

I am watching and so far everything is going fine

Oh Gene please straighten your tie and give your shoes a shine!!

Sylvia we are here because of our love and respect for you

And to  thank the universe for the opportunity of knowing you!

Ken Laycock

6/22/08

 I AM FREE (author unknown)
 
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play.
Tasks undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
 
If parting has left a void, then fill it
with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
 
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times,
a loved one's touch.
 
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wants me now, He set me free.