Sylvester A. Marron

Sylvester A. Marron 05/20/1927 ~ 09/06/2010 CARLSBAD -- Sylvester "Syl" Marron passed away Tuesday afternoon at home in his bedroom of 83 years, surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music. He is now at rest and enjoying the company of so many friends and family that have gone before him and no doubt anxiously awaiting the rest of his family and friends to join him soon in heaven. Sylvester was the last born into the family of Reginald and Caroline Marron. He was the youngest of five; Margie, Reg, John, Polly and Syl. From birth, he loved dry crop farming, raising livestock and operating tractors which later in life provided him with his livelihood. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. When he returned home, he became part of the family construction business. He was a member of the Local #12 Operators Union. Caterpillar tractors, old and new, were his passion. He was part owner of Marron Bros. Inc. for most of his adult life. This enterprise was an earthmoving company that later transformed into a sand mining operation in the San Luis Rey Riverbed. Syl was a "People Person" always making the rounds, visiting with friends and acquaintances. Relationships were everything to him. He took great pride in his appearance and relished the simple things in life. A smile seemed ever present on his face as he drove through the streets of San Diego's North County investigating local events and activities. He loved to stop by businesses and friends homes to chat as well, never too busy to spend some time and catch up with what his friends were doing. Dancing indeed gave him great joy. If there was a dance floor at weddings and birthday celebrations, he was out there polishing the dance floor. Sylvester was preceded in death by his father, Reginald; mother, Caroline; two brothers, John and Reg Marron; and sister, Margie Frazee. He is survived by his sister, Polly Frazee. He also had 11 nieces and nephews; and 36 great- nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Carlsbad, Calif. Recital of the Rosary will be at 10 am followed by the funeral Mass at 11 am. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com