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JON-DAVID SYLVESTER Obituary

SYLVESTER, Jon-David Of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield and Derry, NH, October 11, suddenly after a chronic illness. Beloved son of Joanne (Iosua) Sylvester and the late Eugene A. Sylvester; loving father of Jon L. and Dominic Sylvester; brother of Julie M. Sylvester of Peabody; grandson of the late Joseph P. and Mary Iosua and the late Anthony and Erland Sylvester; nephew of Dorothy Gonzales and husband Vincent, Marilyn Iosua, Joseph A. Iosua, Janet Iosua, Mary-Elizabeth Lanza and husband Mark, and Kathleen Iosua; cousin of Kristina, Anthony, Paul, David, Lisa, Richard, Marie, Nicholas and the late Leia. Visitation for relatives and friends at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD from 9-11am. on Monday, October 18 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 11:30 am. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2021.

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Joanne Marie Sylvester

October 13, 2025

Thank you, Carole. I appreciate your comments and that you are still remembering JD. My heart is still grieving, as it always will. His boys are in my care, growing up and missing "Dada". Love, Joanne

Carole LeBlanc

October 5, 2025

Still in my thoughts and prayers...

Carole LeBlanc

October 5, 2022

I can't believe it's been almost a year...Jon David was such a WONDERFUL child...very glad he was part of my life!

Carole LeBlanc

October 17, 2021

Dear Joanne, Julie and Family,
I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Jon David. He was such a smart, loving and caring young man. He will be sorely missed.

Sister Martha Walsh SCN

October 17, 2021

Our times of sharing, especially prayers, cards and get togethers, Joanne you were always there no matter how busy or far you had to travel. Thankyou for being so generous to all.

Donna Madden Chadwick

October 16, 2021

I am shocked and very sorry to hear this devastating news. My heart goes out to you who are now suffering with the grief only a other can feel.
Love,
Donna

Betty Connolly

October 16, 2021

Dear Joanne,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your dear Son's passing. Sending much love and many prayers to you and your family......Love, Betty

Martha Borders

October 15, 2021

Joanne, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Sending you much love.

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18

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McDonald Funeral Home

19 Yale Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880

Oct

18

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

173 Albion St. , Wakefield, MA 01880

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19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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