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Collins; Sylvia Rose

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COLLINS – Sylvia Rose, 80 of Liverpool, passed away peacefully at Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Born in Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and the late Mary (Baker) Wolfe.
Sylvia served with the RCAF – Military Police; owned several Businesses including Amber Lights Gift Shop and The Whipple Tree Ceramics and Gifts. She volunteered on many Queens County Associations during her life such as the Waterfront Development and the Chamber of Commerce. She liked to scrap book, knit, crochet, sew, felt and always had many projects she was working on. She enjoyed creating, organizing, laughing with friends and spending time with family. Sylvia also had a great appreciation for nature.
Sylvia is survived by her son Matthew (Rhonda), grandson Beck, Milton; step-grandson Colby Young, Halifax; daughter-in-law Seana and grandson Jack, Port Williams. Brothers Lawrence, Milton; Doug (Jeannette), Caledonia; former husband and friend Keith, Bridgewater; nieces and nephews.
Sylvia was predeceased by her son Hugh Balfour.
Cremation has taken place under the Direction of Chandlers Funeral Home. At Sylvia’s request there will be no funeral service. Donations can be made to Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Queens General Hospital or Queens SPCA.

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  1. Shirley Dey

    To the family, my condolences to you all. I know the last while, had been hard on you. Now, you are with Balfour and the two of you are catching up. Queens Connectors will miss you, at outings. Miss Sylvia, you will be missed. Such a talented lady. Bless you all.

  4. Beattie and David barnes

    We are so sadden over the years and now we had so many laughs she wouldn’t, t aught but she had to I loved her like a sister. I will miss you sylvia a lot of years have passed wish
    I could have done more you have left a lot of beautiful memories we have so many me,movies to look back on you are at peace love you xxxoooo

  6. Judi Maillett

    So shocked & sorry to see Sylvia has passed away. Sylvia & I go way back. We were friends & I worked for her sewing at one time. I will miss her smile & sense of humor. To the family, keep her memories in your heart so when you think of her you can pull them out & reminisce about the good times. Bet she is telling a joke & having a big old laugh in Heaven, entertaining everyone.Fly high my friend. You will be missed. Judi M

  8. Peggyand Richard Hatt

    Dear Matthew ,Rhonda ,family and all of Sylvia’s friends .of which I was one ..Sylvia fought a brave battle .I shall miss her friendship and humor She was so very talented in everything she put her hand to ..She will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her .Thinking of you all with deep sympathy Sincerely Peggy Hatt

  10. Betty-Jean & Beverley Colp & Sheila Smith

    To all of Sylvia’s family we send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and sister. She was known to us for many years and we will remember her. We are glad she is now pain free and with her son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  12. Susan M MacLeod

    Matthew and family,, Keith, and the Wolfe Family
    I am sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. It was a shock to me and others. In the past I had spent many times with Sylvia, with a group of friends who would get together to do crafts, play cards, dress up in costumes on occasion and of course enjoy great food treats. I remember those times with affection. Please accept my sincere condolences.

    Susan MacLeod

  13. Deb, Chuck Sponagle-Taylor

    God bless you all , Sylvia was the best! Always fun and smiling. There is yet another star above us leading us along . Bless you Sylvia keep creating and I will think of you always as I do the same.
    Biggest hugs sweet star in our sky. .
    Strength to your loved ones and I pray they hold each other tight at this sad time.
    Fly high our friend!

  16. Alta Mason

    Matthew, Rhonda, Keith and family.
    My sincere sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mother and friend.
    May your hearts be eased knowing that her earthly suffering is over and she is now breathing easy.
    Always remember the good times.
    Sending healing hugs and prayers.

  17. Pat Wigglesworth

    Sylvias Family

    Sorry to hear of her passing. We had many games of cards last winter, she certainly enjoyed them. My thoughts are with you.

  20. Joyce Hawkes

    Our condolences to Matthew and family and all Sylvia’s family. She was a lady of many talents. Everything she put her hand to was a masterpiece. She will be missed. Thinking of you all with prayers.

  21. David Whynot

    Condolence to all the family Sorry to hear of Sylvia ,s passing god bless Sylvia

    Condolence to all the family sorry to hear of Sylvia,s passing was a kind and friendly lady always smiling there is yet another star above us leading along bless you Sylvia keep creating and i will think of you always as i do the same Biggest hugs sweet star in our sky Strength to you loved ones and i pray they hold each other tight at this sad time fly high our friend Sylvia is now flying with the Angels in Heaven Rest in Peace my dear friend Sylvia

  22. David and Bonnie Hatt

    Our condolences to Mathew and family and to all of Sylvia,s family.She will be missed.Keeping you all in our prayers.

  23. Billand Anna Cox

    Collins and Wolfe families

    We extend our deepest sympathy in Sylvia’s passing. Hold on the good times.

  24. Ron & Barb Campbell

    Matthew and Family,
    We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  25. Bub Rogers

    Sorry to hear about your mom’s Passing .i always got a great laugh when talking to her (she was the only one who thought I looked like Brad Pit ) will miss her greatly .

  26. Carol Mc Knight

    So sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. She was a great friend to my family for many years. Thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.

  27. Debbie Noel

    Matthew & Family…our thoughts & prayers go out to you all during this time of sorrow. Sylvia was a good friend, someone who would give you the shirt off her back & would speak her mind, holding back nothing. Strong willed, talented & a kind heart. She will be missed.
    Debbie & David

  28. Clyde & Wendy MacAdams

    Matthew, Rhonda and family,

    So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

  29. Margaret & Don Tarr

    Sorry to hear of your moms passing .Knew her from doing ceramics and craft shows.I have a lovely pic of her dressed for Privateer days .Knew her to be very creative and artistic and always rose to the ocassin.

  30. Barbara Brooks

    I was shocked to hear of Sylvia’s passing. My condolences to Mathew and family.
    Rest In Peace, Sylvia…free from pain and looking down on her beloved family..❤️
    You will be missed….Barbara Brooks

  32. Richard, Kelly@ Jillian Young

    To Miss Sylvia’s Family, Matt thank you so much for all you did.We are so heartbroken but we know that Miss Sylvia is quite content with the situation.She was one of a kind and we will all miss her.We will all sit at Tupper Park and remember.xox

  33. Wayne Taylor

    We send our condolences for your loss. Sylvia was one of a kind and she had lots of spunk. We will miss her. – Laurel and Wayne Taylor

  35. Jean Brown

    Very sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to all the family.

    Jeanie & Mary Brown

  36. Pamela Mutsaers

    Dear Matthew, Rhonda and family,

    Sending you my condolences. I always thought of Sylvia as a very unique person who was an original thinker.
    Take care, Pamela

  37. Jennifer and Rick Clattenburg

    Matt, Rhonda and family, thinking of you all at this time.So sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing.

  38. Daphne Ackermann

    To all of Sylvia’s family and friends,
    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. We have all lost a person who was special to us. Sylvia and I were friends for over thirty years. We shared adventures and laughs going to trade shows, doing a craft show on the former Able Cable TV station. She did the crafts and I did the fumbling. These last couple of years, we have shared our thoughts on living and dying. I was not able to persuade her to have a funeral or memorial service. But then, she was not able to persuade me to join Facebook. I will always be grateful for her help when I broke my wrist.
    Matthew, you were an amazing son and your mother loved you dearly.
    Whenever I look at the murals on the waterfront, I will remember Sylvia.

  41. Linda Rafuse

    To Matthew and family…..we were so very sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. She was a grand lady, for sure. Always enjoyed our conversations. Our sincere condolences to you all.

    Regards, Linda and Clarke Rafuse

  42. Kelly Inness

    Matt, Keith and family,

    I’m so very sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  43. Carol Smith

    To Sylvia’s family.
    My condolences to all at the loss of your loved one, Sylvia. May she Rest In Peace,
    Rev Carol Smith

  44. Murray Kirkpatrick

    Matthew, I am sorry to see you have lost your mother, Sylvia. I remember her dearly along with Christine Tupper and our efforts with the Milton Heritage Society. We had quite a time together. You were included in our efforts with the Blacksmith Shop. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.

  45. Tracy Saunders

    Matthew and Rhonda, my sincere condolences to you and your family. It was my privilege to know Sylvia, she was always so full of life and inquisitive, so interested in our farm, the animals and the trials of farm life, We had many interesting conversations about various forms of crafting, she was so talented, always showing me what she was making, always several projects on the go at the same time. There were many times that I would deliver late in the evening to her and she would send me home with supper which she had prepared and packed up ready for me. Rest in peace Sylvia, I shall miss you so.

  46. Mike &Sandra Roy

    To Matt and the family,so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed,Condolences to the family/

  47. Margaret Phillips

    My sincere condolences to all of Sylvia’s family. Although her passing is very sad, at least now she is free of pain and at peace. We only met about once a year on my visits to Nova Scotia but Sylvia never changed and one could guarantee a lively discussion with her and evidence of her great talent in crafts. My last visit in September was unfortunately just a little too late to see her but hopefully she received my card sent in August. Rest in Peace my friend.

  48. Jean DesRosiers

    My condolences to Sylvia’s family. Just heard of her passing. We go way back to the Bowater days. Rest in Peace Sylvia.

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