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Penngrove, Ca, Connecticut
Jun 29, 1924 – Nov 23, 2013
Saunders (née May), Sylvie Armande
Was born June 29, 1924 in Westhoffen, Alsace, France, and died November 23, 2013 inPetaluma, California. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Saunders. She is
survived by her son Peter Saunders (Dorothy) and daughter Michèle Saunders
Koppelman; 5 grandchildren - Jed Saunders (Becki), Liana Bailey (Sean), Rachel
Koppelman, Susan Koppelman and Mel Hopper Koppelman (Vicki); and 4 greatgrandchildrenMadeleine, Josephine, Milo and Shayla.
Sylvie lived in France until 1947. She later wrote about her experiences
during the war and also was interviewed for the Spielburg Archives at Yale
University in 1995. Sylvie and Harry raised their children in Nutley NJ where she
was active in Girl Scouts, and Alliance Française. In 1977 they moved to
Stamford CT where they both worked at Shaw Mudge & Co. Sylvie was active in
Alliance Française, Brandeis Women, Hadassah and Learning in Retirement.
She was an avid reader and life-long learner. Harry and Sylvie enjoyed traveling
and spending time with their grandchildren. She was much-loved and will be
greatly missed. Family requests any donations to be sent to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Condolences may be made AdobeCreekFuneralHome.com
707-789-9000
Sorry to hear about Sylvie. I happened to be surfing the Internet tonight, and I found her obituary. God bless you. Shaw Mudge, Jr.
March 23, 2014
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers Peter to you and your family. Though i didn't know your mom. Knowing you like i do gives me a wonderful glimpse of her.Peace be with you!!
John O'Keefe
December 06, 2013 | Petaluma, CA
Sylvie was one of the most elegant woman I have ever had the pleasure to know and work with. She was smart, funny, had little tolerance for foolish workplace situations, and was adored by all. She and Harry had a beautiful home and she were always talking about the children and grandchildren. She was a role model that is not seen very often these days. Her life experiences were incredible. I hope that the wonderful memories she left behind will comfort her loved ones.
Cynthia Zizzi
December 04, 2013 | Cos Cob, CT
Dear Peter: So sorry to learn of Sylvie's passing. We both thought so much of her. She was a caring and generous person. We loved chatting with her and Harry. Our sincere sympathy.
Gail Calder Rich Scutti
December 04, 2013 | Stamford, CT
Condolences to the family. Both Sylvie (and Harry) are missed very much.
Bill & Pam Roman
December 04, 2013 | Trumbull, CT
To the Family of Sylvie and Harry, with sympathy.....
Dr. Richard Sass
December 04, 2013 | Stamford
My Father and I worked at Shaw Mudge and Company and were very friendly with both Harry & Sylvie. I'll never forget how kind Sylvie always was to me.
Sending Prayers & Bright Blessings.
Gail Pearce
December 04, 2013 | Milford, CT
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
December 04, 2013 | Petaluma, CA
