SYLVIA GOOLCHARAN (SANKAR)

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SYLVIA GOOLCHARAN (SANKAR) October 9, 1933 - May 19, 2011 It gives us great sorrow to announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband, Sankar Goolcharan, son Devenand, daughter Vijayanti, parents Siew and Batchie Sankar, brothers Rama, Rawle, and Cyril Sankar, sister Jocelyn, and niece, Indrani. She has left to mourn in her passing: Krishna (Tara), Vedia Ali (Fayad), Vishnu (Linda), Vijay (Beena), Shiva (Shanda) and Sharon Henson (Ting) of Winnipeg; Ramona Balliraj (Ram) of New York, Vimla Sookdeo (Prem) and Shanta Gayah (Latchie) of Trinidad, her 18 wonderful grandchildren, sisters Girlie and Ena (Mike), brothers Harold (Jennifer), Gerry (Cathy), sisters-in-law Pat and Mahadaye Sankar, many nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Sylvia moved to Winnipeg from Trinidad in 1986 to join her siblings and to give her ten children new opportunities. Her family was always her first priority and she took great pride in celebrating their accomplishments. She loved her grandchildren immensely and always looked forward to spending time with family. She took pleasure in singing, dancing and sewing clothes for her family. She was a beautiful, caring soul with contagious laughter and a smile that could melt your heart. She will be sadly missed and always loved. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivary Blvd. The family appreciates the support and kindness of our friends and the community. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation in her honour.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2011