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Sylvia Hackett Obituary
She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on October 17, 1921, the daughter of the late Fredric P. Nichols Jr. and Sara TenBroeck Eckerson Nichols. She had one brother and three sisters.
Her late husband, William David Hackett, died in 1964; and her late son, William David Hackett Jr., died in 1983.
She is survived by her twin daughters, Joan Baldwin Hackett-Scott and Jane Nichols Hackett Ray, both of Charlottesville, Virginia; and four grandchildren, Brooke Remson Ray of Burlington, Vermont, Christopher Eckerson Ray of Charlottesville, Virginia, William D. Hackett III and Katharine Hackett, of Arizona; and her sons-in-law, W. Stephen Scott and George Whitaker Ray Jr.
Her family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10006, www.lung usa.org, or to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901, www.casp ca.org.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 4 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the home of Joan and Stephen Scott.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ann Patina-Sheridan
November 10, 2006
I was extremely saddened to hear of Sylvia's passing, but found great comfort in knowing that she and her best friend, my Mother, are now together and I'm sure they are enjoying each other's company once again, because I know they had an unbreakable bond and loved each other so much. My thoughts and prayers are with Sylvia's entire family during this difficult time.
Kelley Walton
November 9, 2006
Sylvia was a wonderful lady with lots of spunk and that is the way I will always remember her. I worked with Sylvia at Freestyle years ago and have thought so much of her from day one. She will be truly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
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