We are very saddened that Sylvia passed so quickly and so young at heart. Sylvia was an inspiration to us all. We were friends with Lucille and family as we lived in the same road. Each time Robin and Sylvia came to Oxford we managed to catch up and even met Rex when he was here. Sylvia had a heart that cared for everyone, a bubbly personality and didn't seem to let things get her down. Creative, an inspiration, passionate about her family and everything she did. Our deepest sympathy goes to you Lucille, Michelle and Tania and families. May your memories bring you peace. ❤

Our deepest sympathy is with you all .We attended Sylvias farewell and IT was so lovely she would be proud of you her family.So much love.

We would just like to say , thank you for your heart felt thoughts, condolences and beautiful memories of our mum which you shared, ❤️ both at the funeral and over this difficult period. We would also like to thank you for the generous donations to Air Ambulance which we are taking to them today. Once again, thank you, thank you, thank you, the 6th of June will forever be a blight on our lives. You have made my mums journey through life a blessing everyday for what you gave her, and we thank you for that. You will all hold a special place in our hearts ❤️ for the genuine comfort you have shown us.

Deepest sympathy to you girls, Michelle,Tania and Lucille Sorry we couldn’t get there but myself and Michele watched it on line. My hearts go out to you all, and you will miss her dearly. She was an awesome lovely lady. Take Care. Ngairene, Michele and the Wilton family.

Michelle,Tania, Lucille and family, thinking of you at this sad time. We will miss Sylvia’s warmth and smile and her friendship. Unfortunately we are in Europe and we’re not able to attend the funeral but viewed it online. Ann Stephen Megan & Samuel Kelly

What great times Ngaire and I had with Sylvia and Rex. Lots of laughs and interesting conversations. Will miss our Friday nights at the bowling club. Philip Sinclair

Michelle Tania and Lucille so sorry to hear of your mum’s sudden passing - that’s the hard part to comprehend but she was living a great life in her later years. I couldn’t attend the service but watched remotely and you did your mum proud - it was awesome and she will be forever in your hearts for sure ❤️ I had to smile when your mother ran after you up the street whether “ Clarke” at number 20 Pembroke Road would have seen it and possibly gone to your mother’s aid ! Things were rather stricker in those days ! Fun memories Thinking of you all take care Marilyn 😍🥰😍

Farewell beautiful lady may you Rest In Peace you will be missed

Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Sylvie was such a lovely caring lady always busy and full of life. We will hold her dearly in our hearts. Love to all. Moe & Anne Duggan

I love you Nanna. I will think of you always, and everytime I visit New Zeland or have a Sunday roast or go fishing or go road tripping in a caravan I will think of my Nanna and Opa. I love you Nanna. Your a good person. You have a big heart and always had a beautiful smile on your face. I'll remember the beautiful things you made us, my first teddy bear and my blankets, every one of the unique and treasured Christmas and birthday cards You always made me smile and feel loved and safe. I'll miss your cooking and baking. Your cookies and hokey pokie were the best. Thank you for being my Nanna. May you be in a blissful peace, road tripping with Opa for eternity. I love you Nanna.

Michelle, Tania, Lucille and Rex, Please accept our deepest sympathy in your recent sad loss of a dearly loved mother and friend to Rex. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May all your memories help bring you peace and comfort through the days ahead. We have been blessed in knowing Sylvia since moving into Milife village Barry and Jean Webb

Thinking of you during this sad time. Taken just when she was enjoying life.

Sad to see the loss of Sylvia a very long time friend of our family with many years shared in the Vintage Car Club. You girls can be very proud of your mum, very hospitable warm and interested in those around her. Our love and thoughts at this time. Joyce Terrell, Marilyn & Doug Surgenor & our families

Syl was a beautiful person and came into my life far too late but we were lucky enough to have 3 very blessed and happy years. We made a beautiful home together where we spent many happy days drinking wine and looking at the beautiful view of Mt Egmont which we can see from our dining room. We never had a disagreement as we worked together as one. Syl always had the last word and organised my life and was incredibly bossy, she made sure I didn't go out of bounds and kept me on the right track. I will treasure the time we spent together and always cherish her laughter, her funny personality and her very big heart. She always had time for everyone and this meant there was a lot of talking, chatting and afternoon teas, mostly with wine and whiskey but the times were always good and I will miss her terribly. We brought a new bike together so that we could take our walks and then when we got tired we could ride it, with me on the front and Syl on the back. We were going to have many happy years together, going on the walkway to New Plymouth and spending much treasured time. Syl was taken far too soon and I am now not sure how to move forward but I have a wonderful family that will be there in my grief.

We have such fond memories of your beautiful Mother. Many laughs and good times we remember together with Sylvia and your Dad. Sharing in your sorrow, but we will all meet again one day. Merridee & Malcolm Jeffrey.

Dear sweet lady Sylvia Such a beautiful soul I had the privilege to call friend and foster mum. I will miss your awesome messages and advice. Thanks for saving me way back then and guiding me with your love and patience. I will never forget you and will love you always. Thoughts are with your beautiful girls and their families and Rex, thanks for making Sylvia so happy. The loss is immense. Much love Lorraine Stachurski and family xxx

Our devastating loss is something that we cannot yet comprehend. We can only say that we have a tremendous hole in our hearts that is through an indescribable loss that cannot be filled, We will miss her laughter, her funny stories that she has with Rex, her knowledge in all things with sewing, knitting, cooking. We will miss our daily talks through video chat, her new adventures with Rex and the new activities and friends that they have met together. We will miss her immensely and I do not think words can be made to describe our loss and the tremendous gap that we now face in our lives. Mum believed in the goodness of people , the belief that family was everything and that if you were kind and thoughtful then people would treat you the same. She also believed in happiness and fun and all things that amounted to the fullness of a good life.

Sylvia.----- love/hugs to Michelle, Tania. Lucille & your families. Pheew - its no good bye. Thanks for years of tennis, dancing, family, & friendship. Later times jigsaws. knitting, & Rex. We will miss the catchups. Thanks for the drop in last Saturday, -- not realizing it was to be our last hug .WE will miss you heaps. Our group luncheons will not be the same . Rest in peace dear FRIEND ..Joy & Bill Neild

Dear Michelle, Tania and Lucille; thinking of you all and your darling mum with love, always. There are so many wonderful memories. Sylvia was a special friend to me, and she loved you all with all her heart. Marie 💕

Michelle and family so sorry to hear of your sweet mothers passing. She always remembered me and said hello when she saw me. A wonderful, irreplaceable woman - she will be with you always. Louise and Bernard.

Thinking of your family at this sad time Sylvia A great neighbour for many years on Pembroke road.

Sylvia is a lady I’m indebted to for so much, met Sylvia as a 16 year old starting my first job not realizing this job would be my life, at 22 I took over running the business we were both in and she guided me through, when I got married at 25 little did I know Sylvia had squirreled money away in the business to enable Susan and I to buy our first house,Sylvia made it possible to do more than I had ever dreamed of and I owe her plenty so RIP Sylvia you are a legend and my champion