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LILLIAN TAYLOR SINKS VAN PELT
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LILLIAN VAN PELT Obituary
LILLIAN TAYLOR SINKS VAN PELT, passed peacefully on January 11, 2013, at Providence Point, Pittsburgh PA. She is survived by her husband, William Van Pelt of Haverford PA; her children, George W. Sinks (Jamie) of Washington DC, Lillian Sinks Sweeney (John) of Pittsburgh PA, Lucius F. Sinks Jr. (Stacy) of Franklin MA; 4 grandchildren, Taylor Sweeney, Rebecca, Alex and Hannah Sinks; and one sister, Nancy Taylor Dougherty of Mantoloking NJ.
Born March 6, 1934 in Chestnut Hill, Lilly was a graduate of Springside Academy and Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh PA 15243. A Memorial Service will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church in Wayne PA,
11 A.M., Saturday, January 26th.
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Margaret and Mac West
January 22, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Much love and peace to all of you!
January 18, 2013
Lilly was one of the funniest women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her smile was absolutely infectious. She will be sorely missed.
emily cna//pp
Kimberley Borcherdt Bolt
January 16, 2013
Remembering many wonderful moments! I especially will never forget her absolutely unique and contagious laughter! Mrs. Sinks (as she will always be to me!) ... THANK YOU for making me smile. To Muffit, George and Lucius --- You all make me smile too. LOVE YA! xoxo, Kimbe
avril dier
January 15, 2013
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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