SYLVIA SUZANNE MARIE PAYETTE -

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SYLVIA SUZANNE MARIE PAYETTE 1938 - 2003 It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Sylvia Payette, on January 19, 2003, at the St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 64 years. Mom was born in 1938 to Antonio and Rebecca Therrien. Mom was married for a short time and soon found herself alone to raise her two girls. She was generous to a fault and would often do without just so someone else had what they needed. She always had an extra plate for supper or a warm bed for someone to use. Mom was employed at the St. Amant Centre for the past 22 years. She enjoyed her work there. The centre became a second family to her. Moms biggest joy and love in her life were her five grandchildren. She was so proud of all of them. She supported them in whatever undertakings they chose. Mom will be dearly missed. In her passing Sylvia leaves to mourn her two daughters, Simone and husband Norbert Major, Shawn and Amanda; Therese and husband David McCreery, Chrystal (fiancee Greg), Lindsey and Courtney. She also leaves to mourn her sisters, Francis Desrochers, Laurette and husband Norman Labossiere; brothers, Guy and wife Marguerite Therrien, Roland and wife Lorraine Therrien; sister-in-law Dora Therrien; sister-in-law Lucy Gregorchuk; and brother-in-law Raymond Choquette. Mom was predeceased by her parents Antonio and Rebecca Therrien; brothers, Dollard, Roger, Andre; and sister Raymonde Choquette; and brother-in-law Richard Desrochers. Our family would like to thank the St. Boniface General Hospital for the excellent care given to Mom during her short stay. A special thank you to aunty Laurette, uncle Norman and uncle Guy who spent a lot of their time with us at the hospital. We know we kept you from family obligations but your support meant a lot to us. Thanks to aunty Dora for being by Moms side through thick and thin. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service, presided by Father Gerry Ward, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (opposite the Mint). Interment of the cremated remains will take place at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 12013 Stn. BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 2L3. We love you Mom and will miss your spirit and laughter. God be with you. Until we meet again. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2003