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Deborah Sylvester Obituary
DEBORAH HAAS
Deborah Haas Sylvester entered eternal life on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Her spirit is carried on by her husband, George Sylvester, Michael Billy and Brian Sylvester (brothers in law), Tracy and Jenny Sylvester (sisters in law), Jonathan Haas (brother), Britney Haas (niece), favorite step son, Scott Sylvester, 8 other step children, 3 grandchildren, 3 nephews, 7 cousins, her friend from childhood, H. Carol Sanders-Shochat (Arizona), Lauri Mills (friend and officiant of their wedding), and extended family and friends.
Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Patricia Lawless Haas and two brothers, Patrick and Jeffrey Haas.
Deborah (or 'Debbie' to a few special people) grew up in West Orange, New Jersey and graduated in 1972 from West Orange High School. She moved to the Florida Keys where she won the title of 'Ms. Key West'. Deborah relocated to Lake Worth then Gainesville, Florida where she graduated from the Florida School of Massage. She went on to work as a home health caregiver demonstrating her love to care for others.
Deborah became an avid Florida Gator fan and grew to share her 'honey' husband's passion for the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, and Red Sox.
We were fortunate to have learned valuable lessons on how she cherished life, happiness, and giving. She was all about helping others and living life with enthusiasm. Deborah served as Prayer Chaplain at Unity of Gainesville (Florida) and donated her organs so others could live.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made via her Go Fund Me account to help with funeral and final resting places. Donations will be forwarded to an animal rescue facility as well to honor her love of her fur baby dogs Happy Grey, Charlie Brown, and Demitri and her cat, Angel.
Cremation arrangements are being coordinated by Phillip and Wiley Mortuary, Inc., in Melrose, Florida. Celebration of Deborah's life will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Unity of Gainesville (8801 N.W. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL).
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Honey Husband George
February 24, 2022
Simply put ...my life SUCKS WITHOUT YOU and We All Miss You So Much and I soooo wanna seeeeeeee youuuuuuuu againnnnnnnn .... I LOVE YOU MORE EACH DAY AND IT DOESN'T GET EASIER BUT WORSE
Look at that face
April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019
More and more each day I miss and long for your presence here with us in our home and appreciate you more with each day that passes and as I do my best to honor your wishes and ways we mourn you more each day.As said in vows til death do us part I'm alive although barely and until my death you will always be my wifey # 1 and I can't wait to see you again.Im so alone without you so empty so incomplete god why wasn't it me please don't be upset for failing you now but I can't function and Charlie and Angel n D n Happy n Grey take care of eachother and mourn together.I don't wanna go on w/o you.Life sucks w/o you .You were my source and reason to live.I love you baby more each day.
George Sylvester
March 11, 2019
I love you wifey no. 1
Jonny Ratje
March 5, 2019
I will never forget. Being one of the body guards on your ladies night before the wedding. You hugged me and said you'd always be my big sis. I will never forget you deb ~ jonny ratke
Lauri Mills
March 2, 2019
I can't believe it's been a week already. So surreal. I will miss your laughter, "cheers", and "TTFN". I hope your spirit is at peace or kicking up your heels like you did in life! Miss you, my friend! TTFN!
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