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Highschool grad. Sylvia, they just don't make them any better than you. I love you!
February 28, 2014
Go Airforce! I am so proud of her.
February 28, 2014
She still has that wonderful smile.
February 28, 2014
Her single rose and eleven roses. Now frozen in time.
February 28, 2014
The window and the dozen roses I gave her.
February 28, 2014
The miracle rose bud she gave to me. After she was gone.
February 28, 2014
An angel already. Her first communion.
February 28, 2014
Her sweetness reaches out to touch you.
February 28, 2014
The best teenager ever.
February 28, 2014
Taking a bite out of the cake certainly brought good luck this time.
February 27, 2014
Stepping out the door into a lifetime of bliss. Look out world.
February 27, 2014
In the beginning. A young couple taking the plunge.
February 27, 2014
Even the rough and rugged have a little polish sometime.
February 27, 2014
The early days, roughing it in the wild. Old Polaroid picture. Sorry.
February 27, 2014
The infamous flight day noted in her obituary. (this is not the plane we flew).
February 27, 2014
Now she has another new frend.
February 27, 2014
Going for a ride together.
December 26, 2013
Communicating with the wonderful creatures she loved. Is he listening?
December 26, 2013
Back in the wind and the water.
December 26, 2013
But when all the hard work was done, it was back on the boat.
December 26, 2013
Pirates and aristocrates at the local halloween wingding.
December 26, 2013
Taking your own picture in the mirror is always difficult.
December 26, 2013
You have to love that face.
December 26, 2013
Never clown around at work.
December 26, 2013
Only serious bussiness was tolerated.
December 26, 2013
But when the fun and games were over, Sylvia was all professional at work.
December 26, 2013
The horse, the dog, and the rider after a rewarding day.Now time for some Bar-B-Q.
November 1, 2013
A hard days ride always hits the same spot.
November 1, 2013
Taking some pointers from the local gaucho.
November 1, 2013
It's a beautiful day, but watch out for the hogs and the alligators.
November 1, 2013
Back on land. Horseback riding in the Everglades.
November 1, 2013
There she is again, back in the water taking a nap. Watch out for those stingrays.
November 1, 2013
But sometimes she has to brace herself when hit by a broadside wake from a passing boat.
November 1, 2013
Reclining on her sofa during quiet times.
November 1, 2013
Back on board, in the salon. Sylvia relaxing on her beloved Nanalu.
November 1, 2013
There she is. In the water making friends. ("She was thrilled when the big Jacks would brush against her feet.").
October 1, 2013
I'll just swim over his back. This was Sylvia's underwater life that she loved so much.
October 1, 2013
Here's one in between me and the boat. But he doesn't look so big.
October 1, 2013
Whoa again. Let go of my toes. You could almost pet them.
October 1, 2013
Whoa- We just graduated! Here comes the Jacks. These fish are so powerful they boggle the mind.
October 1, 2013
Some fish you could recognize and name. There's Oscar on the bottom and the Pinfish spots were sometimes different and Sylvia would name them.
October 1, 2013
Let the feeding frenzy begin. Dinner time under the Nanalu.
October 1, 2013
And here they come from the right. Mostly Pin fish and Seargent Majors.
October 1, 2013
Feeding time under the boat. Here they come from the left.
October 1, 2013
Sylvia loved feeding the fish, but when she wasn't feeding them, she was swimming with them.
October 1, 2013
seth miller
September 29, 2013
I know you are at peace now, among the clouds. Wish I had spent more time with you over the years. WE WILL MEET AGAIN..........
Back in the water. Sylvia loved feeding the fish. Especially the big jacks.
September 27, 2013
The final touch. The Nanalu. Look close. Sylvia taking a break under the scafold at right of picture.
September 27, 2013
Look at that red line. Sylvia said it had to be perfect. And it was.
September 27, 2013
Starboard side. Almost done. Keep painting.
September 27, 2013
Port side. Boat is half done.
September 27, 2013
The trouble with a boat; you have to paint both sides. Look at that shine.
September 27, 2013
Sometimes love takes a lot of work. But she was up to the task.
September 27, 2013
Painting her newest love; the Nanalu. (my mother's name).
September 27, 2013
Begining a new project; drydocking the boat for refitting and painting.
September 27, 2013
Welcome aboard Sylvia's new love.
September 27, 2013
As everyone knows; Sylvia could sleep anywhere. Watch out for that barracuda!
September 17, 2013
She loved her mobys deck pontoon boat. Give her some sun, some wind, water and waves and she was happy.
September 17, 2013
Every once in a while she would get lucky. But then I would have to remove the hook and return the fish for another day.
September 17, 2013
She didn't catch much on the mobys deck, but the fun is in the effort.
September 17, 2013
To spend almost every weekend on the water, you need a hot shower, toilet,and a queen size bed. And a coffee pot.
September 17, 2013
Mobys deck inside during bad weather. TV, heaters, sink, lights, and warm as toast in winter.
September 17, 2013
Ahh--there she is, the great mobys deck. Almost every weekend at peanut island sandbar. Sylvia's 2nd home.
September 17, 2013
If your going to San Francisco-- or peanut island get those flowers in your hair.
September 17, 2013
September 15, 2013
Don- I will miss Sylvia. I've been fortunate to have her, and you, as good neighbors and kind friends. I know Sylvia is in a better place now, and she is still by your side. Rich
This was her backyard oasis. I loved to see her there enjoying the sun and water.
September 6, 2013
Surfs up!
September 6, 2013
She loved to skim the water. She relaxed that way.
September 6, 2013
She would throw jugs of frozen water into the pool to cool it off. (left side)
September 6, 2013
Taking care of her pool and flowers at the same time.
September 6, 2013
Pool pictures. When she wasn't in the ocean or lake, she was in her pool.
September 6, 2013
Keeping the pelicans fat.
September 6, 2013
When she was on or in the water, she was at home.
September 5, 2013
--- and the pelicans told her to make me feed them--- and she did.
September 5, 2013
Her water world. She loved everything about the water. She could talk to the pelicans--- and they would talk back!
September 5, 2013
Her new horse--, complete driver, passenger communication, stereo, and even front and back cigarette lighters. At night, looked like an 18 wheeler.
September 5, 2013
Packed inside, snug as a bug.--- is she asleep yet?
September 5, 2013
Her helmet and gloves. The queen's seat. When the armrests were in place, she could fall asleep at 80 mph.
August 22, 2013
Here she is:The night rider. She loved those saturday night rides.
August 22, 2013
Open highway cowgirl, mounted and ready to RIDE!
August 22, 2013
Those who pass through this doorway are blessed by an angel.
August 9, 2013
Here is Sylvia's finished project.Her last and her pride and joy. I hereby dedicate this building to her. Sylvia's Shed.
August 8, 2013
Showing my brother how to install feather in electrical pipe. She loved to show off to him.
August 8, 2013
Sylvia finishing the roof on her workshop shed
August 8, 2013
August 8, 2013
Installing the workshop roof
August 7, 2013
She loved working on home projects
August 7, 2013
Jan Doucet
July 27, 2013
I will miss you so much, Sylvia, even though there were many miles between us. I will always treasure our times together in Leominster and my first trip to Florida at 16 where you and Don treated me like a Queen (I still have some of the shells we picked up together on our boating excursion). Little did I know that your last trip to MA would be our final get together...thanks for taking the time to visit with me and keeping in touch with e-mails and phone conversations, which you always were upbeat and courageous during your health battles. I will miss your fun-loving, positive attitude and will always keep a special place in my heart for you. Don, great obituary and picture of Sylvia...you and Sylvia were an exceptional couple...may God Bless you and your new Angel!
Love always, Your Cousin, Jan
Dotttie Bowers
July 25, 2013
I can't begin to say how much I will miss you. My heart is so heavy, but filled with joy to have had you as my best friend for 15 years. You taught me how to enjoy life, and what was really important in life. Someday we will sing Peter Paul and Mary songs together in heaven. Until then...
I love you.
Dottie
Sylvia is my sunshine
Donald Yelverton
July 24, 2013
Ginger Gladden
July 23, 2013
I will miss Sylvia very much. Sylvia's presence in my life has been a great comfort to me. She has been a part of my life for 45 years. She has played a significant and constant role in our family. To me, she represents loyalty, stability, patience and love. I admire you so much Sylvia! Not only were you an exceptional wife to my uncle but you have been an awesome Aunt to me! I will miss you greatly. I love you!
Donald Yelverton
July 23, 2013
Sylvia, I love you baby!
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