Sylvia Champion Obituary
Rochester, New York
Passed away on, May 22, 2024 at the age of 84.
Sylvia grew up in Birkenhead-Liverpool, England, where she and her husband, Christopher, met and attended many Beatles concerts before they became famous. The two of them came together to the United States with their three children in 1968 and expanded their family to include their two additional children as they settled in Rochester, New York. Sylvia enjoyed garage sales and flea markets, her afternoon tea, was a dedicated mom.
Sylvia is predeceased by her husband, Christopher; parents, William and Ada Keenan; and siblings from England.
She is survived by her sons, Brian (Charlotte), Mark (Sharon), David (Michele), Shaun (Kelly), and daughter Christine; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as many siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins in England.
A funeral mass for Sylvia will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 28th at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester, NY 14612. Followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery, 150 Middle Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467.
Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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