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Sylvia Leal Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia Leal
67 Entries
JiJi Talmas
July 10, 2018
My first visit to your grave was today
where I placed a yellow flower for you and prayed
A sense of closure is what I was after,
so I know more about plasp's most important chapter.
I have no memories for I joined so late. I wanted to meet you so I came to your grave,
I spoke for hours and tried to be brave
but I couldnt' help those tears I couldn't save.
I plan to be there to visit you on every important day,
my word I promise I will not betray.
blue and yellow Flowers I will always bring with words of sentiment,
I hope my actions of loyalty and love are evident.
Remember when my visit is over as I turn to leave,
I will always return is what I promise you can always believe.
I walked away from the most important chapter of PLASP.
But the funny thing, I felt like you were walking with me..Made my heart so glad
It was the brilliance of your soul that flooded my senses
it was the radiance of knowing what and who you are,
That energised my heart and blessed it
Diane Heary
February 8, 2011
Thank you Sylvia,
l will always treasure how l felt my first reorganization day when l joined the "Plasp Family". Your warm welcome and presentation telling us we were the "chosen ones".You enriched our lives with
specialized training about Positive Childcare, Life Values, Morals, Human Needs. You inspired us to be the best, not just as a childcare provider but in our daily life to. Thank you..... God Bless You
and your family.
Dianne Cheung
January 25, 2011
Sylvia you are one of the strongest women i have met. you will be deeply missed.
Dianne
Mary C
January 24, 2011
What a wonderful person with a wonderful organization. As parents of a child in your program, we had met you at your parent event a few years ago. You no doubt will be missed, and have made the community a better place.
Kimberly C
January 23, 2011
My condolences to the Leal family. Sylvia was a wonderful funny hardworking woman. So dedicated to her company & employee's. She will definetely be missed @ our re- org days & volunteer events. It will never be the same without u!! R.I.P
katelynn
January 22, 2011
Sylvia,
You will be greatly missed by everyone who has gotten the privilege of meeting you. To her family you are in out thoughts and prayers.
Dale and Dave
January 22, 2011
Sylvia's always going to be there with you when you need her.
Beverlie Dietze
January 22, 2011
Sylvia,
Although we only worked together for a few years, I have admired how you have created an incredible team at PLASP. You have influenced the lives of so many women, children, families, and colleagues. Your leadership skills have had an impact on many lives.
To Malcolm, Suzanne, Sharon, and families, my thoughts are with you at such a challenging, difficult time.
Beverlie Dietze
Jennifer Brugier, Jyoti Malkani & the families at Whitehorn P.S
January 22, 2011
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
Malcolm, Suzanne, Sharon & family- you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
Sylvia will forever be held in our hearts and remembered for the amazing and inspiring woman that she was.
January 21, 2011
Heartfelt condolences on Sylvia's demise .Most importantly she was such a wonderful human being.
Ruby Ansari
Cara Zettel
January 21, 2011
"A hundred years from now, it won't matter what your bank account was, the sort of house you lived in, or the kind of car you drove, but the world will be a better place because you were important in the life of a child"
~ Author unknown
Sending 3 hugs for everyone during this time of sorrow.
Sylvia, may your dream and legacy live on...
January 21, 2011
Sylvia Leal was a gracious lady with a mischievious twinkle in her eye. As a person, I appreciated her support during a bad time in my life. As a parent, I appreciated the excellent quality of services which PLASP delivered to my daughter. As a professional, I appreciated her tremendous contribution to our child care community. Sylvia was able to recognize and nurture the best in everyone. That made her a great leader and a great person.
Jo Anne Nugent
DIANE (CORDINA)ALMEIDA
January 21, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.SYLVIA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN SHE WAS A VERY NICE AND KIND PERSON.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE KIND WORDS SHE SAID TO ME WHEN I WAS 5 WEEKS PREGNANT WITH MY FISRT BABY GIRL AND WAS GOING TO LOSS HER,SHE SAID TO ME TO GO HOME AND REST AND YOUR JOB WILL ALWAYS BE HERE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU COME BACK,SHE GAVE ME A PEACE OF MIND.LOVE YOU SYLVIA I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT.YOU MADE PLASP A GOOD PLACE TO WORK AT.MY PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMIY.R.I.P.WITH GOD.
January 20, 2011
"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not not weak; be bold, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly."
Sylvia, that was the kind of leader you were!! I often referred to you as the Oprah of PLASP. You were one of a kind!!! This was not just a job for you but rather a calling. Your passion and zeal for life is an inspiration to all of us! You will truly be missed but never forgotten!! I will always remember you as a remarkable woman!! My deepest condolences are sent to your family at this time. I know that there are no words that I can say, so please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Let us not focus on what was lost but rather, let us focus on what was left to us by Sylvia; her legacy and spirit!! May they continue to live on forever through all of us!!!
Much Love,
Linda & Sam Gagliardi~
Kim Makinen (Shipp)
January 20, 2011
Malcolm, Suzanne and Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am not sure I can express what Sylvia meant to my mom, dad and myself. It is difficult to capture in words. I do know as a child that participated in PLASP programs in its early days, I remember having a welcoming, safe, engaging and fun place to be outside of school hours. Only now as an adult and a working parent with children of my own, do I think I can truly appreciate Sylvia's vision, dedication, and passion to the care of children. She can rest knowing she has impacted a generation of children, and I am proud to be one of them. Sylvia will be forever missed.
Luisa Soares
January 20, 2011
No words can express how much you will be missed in the hearts of all you touched. May God give strength to those you left behind and comfort them in this truly difficult time. Safe journey home, Sylvia
Kristina Gyetvan-Luzar
January 20, 2011
Although I only met you on a few occasions, your warmth and dedication to children was so evident. PLASP gave me one of my first opportunities to work with children, and I believe I am the teacher I am today due in part to some of the amazing experiences I had working for you. The world may have lost you, but heaven has gained an angel. God Bless.
Rick & Dana Tomasi
January 20, 2011
Sylvia, you always had kind words and a shoulder for anyone to lean on. Melcolm and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories.
Margot Carney
January 19, 2011
Dear Sylvia,
You will be forever in my heart. May God be with you and your family, friends, and all at PLASP. You will be missed by many.
God Bless You.
Sheela Gurushanta
January 19, 2011
Dear Sylvia,
You were truly one of the most inspiring women I have had the honour of knowing & working with. PLASP will never be the same without you. You will be forever in our hearts.
January 19, 2011
Dear Sylvia: You were a woman with an enormous love of children. You taught these children to feel good about themselves, to respect others, to care, and to feel safe. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. God keep you in His loving arms. Rest in Peace. Condolences to your family. Filomena Valvano
ARCHANA ANAND
January 19, 2011
You will be greatly missed. You were a very warm and kind person, who greeted her staff with a warm smile and opened arms.
My heart felt condolences to family.
Archana Anand
Karen Warburton
January 19, 2011
I find this to be very hard to find the right words that fit a lady like yourself Sylvia. I loved the way you were honest with yourself and kept us honest with ourselves. Your vision and work you did not only with plasp will be forever remembered in my heart. I stumble with the words as I still cant believe that your time is up with us all. Heaven is in for a shock! I'm sure you will keep every body busy and if they shy away, you will find a way for them to shine. My prayers are with all your family and pray that everyone will find the strength to go on as you would have wanted.
Connie Ferreira
January 19, 2011
Dear Sylvia: You will be greatly missed. You had a smile and hug for everyone. I enjoyed reading with you at the Sunday 12:30 Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. My heart felt condolences to all your family. May God help them in their time of sorrow.
May God bless your soul.
Your friend
Rima Banerjee
January 19, 2011
Heaven is a better place now that you are there, Sylvia.
May god give strength to Malcolm, Suzanne and Sharon in this unexpected time of grief.
A personal and professional loss to many. The impact will be felt for years to come.
Rest in peace, Sylvia. Be with God.
Rima
January 19, 2011
Sylvia, you were a very special person in my life for so many years. The PLASP program that you built is a great legacy and a model for the world on childcare. You will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sylvia, you will never be forgotten.
Delilah Clinton, Brampton
January 19, 2011
You will always remain in our hearts. You will truly be missed. Thank you for everything you have done for us.
Sinead and Isabel
Albert Prinz
January 19, 2011
My deepest condolences. Sylvia was allways the greatest Lady for the Prinz
Familie.We miss her.
Louise Veglia
January 18, 2011
Our great loss is Heaven's great gain. May God bless your soul and comfort your family during this time of sorrow. Sylvia you will be greatly missed.
Velial Bellino
January 18, 2011
Sylvia, you are an inspiration to us and all Plasp children and we will always remember you. Our deepest sympathy to Slyvia's family and friends.
Velia Bellino, Cristina Moniz and all the Plasp children at Good Shepherd Catholic School.
Jana Ewing
January 18, 2011
We have lost a special person. Sylvia was many things to me - my boss, my colleague, my mentor, my champion, my confidante, but most of all, my friend. She was this and more to so many. There is a generation of children in Peel who got at least three hugs a day thanks to Sylvia. There are thousands of staff who grew and developed beyond their wildest dreams thanks to Sylvia. There are countless child care professionals who broadened their visions of what could be and should be thanks to Sylvia.
I cannot begin to express my sorrow to Malcolm, Suzanne and Sharon, all of whom I value as my friends.
Maria D'Antonio & Family
January 18, 2011
Sylvia, we will miss your compassionate heart, your warm friendly smile and your adoring heart. Thank you for your guidance, strength and wisdom and for believing in me. My thoughts and prayers are with your loving family and may they feel comforted knowing you will live on forever in their hearts.
Lisa Gilmour
January 18, 2011
I am so honored to have known such a wonderful woman as Sylvia Leal. Never have I met a woman with such will and determination to make child care a better place for children to learn, love and grow.
Sylvia, I have learned so much from you and I am glad to have had the opportunity to know you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you now join God in peace.
Valeria Chiappetta
January 18, 2011
Sylvia, when I heard the news this morning that you had passed away I was truely shocked and saddened. You were a great leader and a true inspiration with a heart of gold. You had a way of making all of your employees feel appriciated and important and you treated everyone with respect. You have done so much for our community through your work and leadership. You will be greatly missed.
May you rest in peace.
Franca & David Nocitra
January 17, 2011
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel with Sylvia’s passing. We hope that the sorrow you feel will lesson with time, and hope you find comfort in knowing that the wonderful memories you shared together will be in your hearts forever. With heartfelt sympathy and remembrance ..... Franca and David Nocitra
Patricia Lento
January 17, 2011
I have no words to describe the shock that I was in when I found out that Sylvia passed. She is going to be deeply missed by PLASP. Walking into the school today and listening to messages just was not the same. I will miss her words, hard work and so much more. She has touched thoughts of people. She will be greatly missed.
Francine Savelson
January 17, 2011
My thoughts are prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May you find strength in your memories and the wonderful legacy Sylvia has left. She has had such a strong and positive impact on so many people.
sylvia Lima
January 17, 2011
Sylvia you were always looking out for the best! your leadership, love and passion will never be forgotten. Thank-you for leaving behind wonderful memories. My prayers are for you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Carlton Smith
January 17, 2011
Our hearts mourn the loss of a wonderful person. We know that GOD needs you. We'll miss you.
Tanya Reid
January 17, 2011
If I can be of service to a child in need,
If I can help those babies, prosper and succeed,
If I could help somebody with a thought or a deed,
Then my living shall not be in vein.
(version of Mahalia Jackson's If I Could Help Somebody)
Your living was not in vein, Sylvia.
Stephanie Avenir
January 17, 2011
Sylvia,
You were a visionary who inspired me to follow my dreams in becoming a teacher. Your kind words and support have touched the lives of thousands of children and their families. You will be missed!
Donna Christian
January 17, 2011
Sylvia has truly touched the lives of many and her good work and vision will continue to do so for years to come.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanya Reid
January 17, 2011
Sylvia,
I have no words to tell how may heart hurts right now. I have worked in many fields and for many leaders but you are the first that has been able to make a workplace a true family and a home. You stood as an advocate for the children and fought for world class, affordable childcare for them. No matter their parent's income or social status, a child needed care, you accepted as many as you could, and fought for more.
My son was one of those children. At one time he didn't need the program and begged to stay because of what you worked to create. Because of him, I became a Plasp staff member and came to realize the amount of work you put in to ensuring we saw your vision. You took our love for children, equipped us with the tools to be the best for those children and allowed us to shine, for them.
I will miss you with all my heart and I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around your husband, your children and your family and give them comfort.
God Bless you, dear Sylvia.
January 17, 2011
Someone so special...can never be forgotten.
Sylvia, may the Good Lord bless you and your family.
Marisa Giancola
January 17, 2011
You were our leader and a true inspiration! I admired all of your hardwork and dedication...You made it a point to get to know each and every one of us; it just showed how much you cared about others. There will never be another like you =( RIP Sylvia; we will make you proud!
Jackie Stoicovici
January 17, 2011
My deepest condolences. Sylvia was an amazing Lady and a great leader to her PLASP family. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew her.
Dhawne Foster
January 17, 2011
Sylvia, You have often said to us (your staff) "if you're not in the room to hear your name, than you cannot win" - We are all calling your name now and it is us that are at a loss.
You have left a great legacy behind and it is the children that will carry on that legacy. Thank you for everything that you have taught me in such a short time that I have known you at PLASP. I wish I could give you 3 hugs today :(
Debbie Purich
January 17, 2011
Sylvia it has been an honor to serve under your direction and leadership.Thank-you for being faithful to us and not quitting when things got tough.Thank-you for being a positive role model and strong leader for us to follow,you always lead by example. I am sure God is welcoming you into heaven and saying "well done my good and faithful servant. I will continue to be a good steward of my talents like you taught us to be.
Debbie Purich
January 17, 2011
Sylvia it has been an honour serving under your direction and leadership.Thank-you for your faithfulness to us as staff and to the cause of world class childcare. Thank-you for being a positive role model for me to follow and empowering us with self value,I will always be greatful.I am sure God is saying to you"welcome my child you good and faithful servant"I will continue to serve faithfully
Debbie Purich
January 17, 2011
Sylvia it was a complete honour to be part of the plasp family that you created so long ago.You lead by example and you were always a positive role model for me to follow. Thank-you for your faithfulness and obedience to what you believed in and that was us. I am sure God is saying to you "well done my good and faithful servant"I loved you Sylvia and will continue to be faithful to what you started...
Jeannine Menjivar
January 17, 2011
Your leadership touched all of us in a way the will be everlasting as we carry on in our careers. I only worked at PLASP for 3yrs but it felt longer to me because of the family like feeling it had. Thank you for all you gave to me in my career and thank you for all you did. You and your family will be in my prayers. Thank you for making me smile at our meetings and for your encouraging words. You will be missed.
Jenny Mercieca
January 17, 2011
My condolences to Sylvia's family and loved ones. You were taken away so suddenly but will be remembered always. May God Bless your family.
January 17, 2011
A quiet inspiration in life and a generous soul. Always welcoming and caring, concerned about others. I will miss your smile. Our sad farewell, Sylvia.
To Sylvia's family, you are in our prayers.
Nancy, Bob, Kim, Jeff, Patrick Boyer
Vivette Young
January 17, 2011
Sylvia, you were a great leader and you lead by example. Your vision for child care was far reaching and you have forever touched my life. Thank you for everything. RIP
Vivette Young
Mary and Zeke DUTKIEWICZ
January 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Liam Curtin jr
January 17, 2011
You will be missed Sylvia! You were a kind and lovely women. Thank-you for all the kind memories.
Erin Goodyear
January 17, 2011
"Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure." Dearest Sylvia this is a quote that truely reflects the leader that you have been in my life~! You have always believed in me and accepted me for who I am. Thank you for your passion, vision, kindness and above all your acceptance. You will always have a piece of my heart and Elias's! With love
Manjushree Acharyya
January 17, 2011
Sylvia, your love and sincerity towards anyone that came in close contact with you, will never be forgotten.
With love and fond memories
Manju Acharyya
Leona Mossman
January 17, 2011
You will be greatly missed.. It was a pleasure to meet and know you for a short time. Your heart and arms were always open for everyone. You are now a Guardian Angel to watch over Malcolm, Sue and Sharon, Sean and Ryan, Jim and Brian.
You will be missed by all
January 17, 2011
Sylvia, you were a great influence and role model to so many people and will.be greatly missed but never forgotten. May The Good Lord bless you and help Malcolm and your wonderful family in their time of greif.
With much love and fond memories
John & Cathy Drummond
Tracy Barber
January 17, 2011
In God's care you rest above, in our hearts you rest with love,
Memories of you are ours to keep,
Our words are few but our love is deep.
God Bless you and your family,
Tracy Barber and Family XXX
kamini samaroo
January 17, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sybil &Gene Lee Loy
January 17, 2011
Sylvia, you will be missed by family and freinds..you were a great person.. but God has called you to himself..eternal rest grant unto you, and may you rest in peace
Lourdes Armogenia
January 17, 2011
Sylvia you will always be in my heart.
Plasp and all our children will miss
you dearly.
Sylvia Di Censo
January 17, 2011
Hold tight to memories for comfort. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We will miss you.
Sylvia Di Censo and Claudia Ferrera
Mount Royal Public School
Gurjeet Dhillon
January 17, 2011
Sylvia you were a great leader and friend you will be missed......Thank you for everything you did....RIP
Gurjeet Dhillon
ingrid loran
January 17, 2011
We LOVE YOU and will MISS YOU DEARLY, you were our fearless leader with a heart of GOLD.
Ingrid & Robert Loran
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