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August 28, 2010
Well Slyv,
I had a visit with Claire last night. She's looking well. Am having dinner with her on Sunday. So, you see, you carry on. Am doing the RAA without a second TM and it is just as well, as I would be thinking of you all the time.
Your are much missed and loved.
Linda
Linda Mcnicoll
September 2, 2009
I can't believe it's been one year since Sylvia's demise. I think of her everyday with love and laughter as I remember the foolish things we did (ok..I did, but she went along with it.)
She's not gone, Just on a long tour.
Michael Soukeroff
September 2, 2009
Well Sylv it's been a year.I finished off a couple bottles of Chatuea Cadillac from Bordeaux on the 30th...I thought about you. Ah, the times we had.The first trip to Gadsby...when the Caddy ran out of gas and we sat around that seedy little bar in that seedy little town and played pool with the bikers all night....hahahah..and Drumheller....on the porch....drinkin wine and talking.....fortunatly there is a lot of art in the worlll....I will see you in it all.....How cool it must have been meeting the Dali Lama...They are renovating the Eddy.....I'll go when it opens and buy us a few GT....I'll try and make it in on your birthday each year....but I'll think of you every time I go past or go in.....I hope they don't make it to clean and/or respectable....you had a very cool life and left some great kids and grand kids....I'll miss you always....Your friend Mike
Helen Davies
September 2, 2009
How can a year pass so quickly!! I still pretend to myself that Sylvia is on one of her trips and each time I look into her garden the beauty of her personality comes back to me. My love and my prayers are with all the family at this very painful time
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nelly pohani
September 1, 2009
Hi, I remember her so well, she was so kind to me when we met at the Ashok Country resort, after a long flight from London, she made me laugh, and we talked about 'brothers' and we both agreed that we couldn't live with them, but then again we couldn't live without them, and that's when we compared notes!!we had such a laugh!!
Diana Sonderhoff
August 31, 2009
I think that everyone who knew Sylvia
treasures their memories of her and find it difficult to believe that such a vibrant person is no longer here. I think that this tribute book to her should remain so I have sponsored
the guest book for another year.
Sylvia, we all miss you so much.
Nameste
August 30, 2009
Dearest Sylvia it's been a year since you left us and I still think of you every day. You were wonderful - the best sister a man could have. I miss you so much and cannot put into words how dear you were. Love you for ever.
Brian.
julie hirst
July 2, 2009
I didn't know Sylvia for very long but still I viewed her as a dear friend we worked together on the Alaskan cruise and am here in Canada again so automatically thought of this wonderful woman and the happy times we had, everyone knows what a witty (sometimes wicked)sense of humour Sylvia had, she was intelligent, kind, warm, caring human being who is sadly missed but remembered by all who knew her.
Bhupendra Chundawat
September 21, 2008
I met Sylvia in india 4 years ago during our VJV Tour as she came as Tour manager
since then we become friends.. I learnt lots of things from her, She had such a good sense
of humour , she was a fabulous person .
Her kindness impressed me a lot. Words cannot express how much we will all miss her.
My sincere condolences to her family and Bryan .
She will be truly missed ...
Bhupendra Singh
BASSI FORT PALACE
INDIA
Michael Lemon
September 14, 2008
I am blessed to have my mom, I will deeply miss her. I always joked with her "maybe next time round ill be the Father and you can be the child". I take solice in believing that my mom has awakened from the dream. She lived a rare life in which she enriched herself, and enriched the lives of many many others, a more careing, wordly and intelligent person I have never known . One step closer to Nirvana mom. To all her friends know that mom went peacefully and most importantly at peace with herself and this world. We will all see her again....
Chris & Steven
September 12, 2008
We met Sylvia only a few years ago in France and became good friends with her. We shared many happy moments and enjoyed the time we spent together.
The most memorable occasion was on Christmas Day 2006, we spent the day with Sylvia, Brian, Joyce and other friends. Sylvia cooked a wonderful meal for thirteen of us. It was very cold outside, the ground was white and the trees were glittering but it was so cosy and warm in Sylvia's kitchen. We played many games of 'Tippit' (one of Sylvia's favourites) at the table which we all joined in.
It was one of the best Christmases we ever had, but that was typical of Sylvia, full of kindness, fun, happiness and love. She left a trail of it wherever she went.
Our love and condolences to all the family, both in England and Canada.
We love you Sylvia. You have given us wonderful memories which we will carry with us forever.
Janette Brown
September 9, 2008
Dearest Sylvia. She always brought me up when I was down, made me feel strong when I was weak. She was beautiful, generous and a free spirit. That kind of energy will always live on. Everyone who met her knew how lucky they were to have had her in their lives, especially me.
The memories are good, funny and warm. Love you Sylvia, always xxxxx
Linda mackinnon
September 9, 2008
Dear Sylvie,
How shall I remembeer you?Let me count the ways....
Our in car therapy sessions to and from the airport,our road trips north and south on the Great Antiques Hunt.
You renamed me Maud...lin,you cheered me up,you cheered me on.
We shared our books,music,thoughts and hopes.
Our times together I called my English strawberry season,they were too short,but so sweet.
I loved you,I miss you.
jusqu'à ce que nous nous réunissions encoure
Lin
Joni Farthing
September 9, 2008
The sun is going down, the garden smells wonderful, beyond the old door to the small kitchen the gentle sounds of singing filter out to me. On the table are spread carefully, beautifully made little treats for us. We eat, drink, gossip, fantasise. The sun has set but the air is still warm. Neither of us want to move. We know this is real life, surrounded by the beauty, deliciousness and love everyone seeks. Sylvia mentions in passing somewhere far away she has been working. Then we discuss mending one of the garden chairs. Then we share distant memories. It is all so close we laugh. Now it's late. Time to leave. Goodbye Sylvie, till the next time. xx
Indranil Pramanik
September 8, 2008
I have not known Sylvie for very long time our interaction was in India on her few trips for Voyages Jules Verne and I do remember her as a very kind hearted and compassionate person. Her love of India was enormous.
I still remember her lovely smile.
Jane Thompson
September 7, 2008
I have just read the moving tribute to Sylvia from Larry and can only echo all that he says.
Sylvia and I were at high school together in Folkestone, Kent from the age of 11 and we have been in touch on and off ever since. She was always very popular at school and so very good at both art and languages. After her marriage to Geoff she went off to Africa and the Falkland Islands, meanwhile I married and also lived in Africa for six years.
When we left there in l972 we spent about 10 days in Durban with her and the family. Mike was then just a baby and Jo (who is my lovely god-daughter) was just 4. After that the family moved to Calgary and we only kept in touch with Christmas cards and the odd letter.
It was wonderful when Sylvia and Brian acquired their property in France and we were then able to see more of one another. She really had the most amazing vision and was such fun and an inspiration to be with. Whenever I think of Sylvia I always remember some funny story or event - her wit was so infectious. We saw her little cottage in the very early stages when she had just bought it and when she had so many plans for how it would look.
The building works are now almost complete and it does indeed look very special.
I am very pleased that I was able to come out to Calgary and to see Sylvia before she became too ill. In spite of everything I still found her to be the lovely sparky person I so remember. Her lovely family do her credit and I did tell her she would be leaving them with a wonderful legacy and some fantastic memories.
People like Sylvia are "one-off" and I feel very priviledged to have known her and to count her as a friend.
All my love and condolences go to her family - including Brian - who looked after me so well.
Jane Thompson
Larry Stuart
September 3, 2008
Sylvia and I have known each other for over 30 years and the friendship to me just became deeper and more meaningful ...we did not even have to talk to one another ...we just knew .
We met at the University of Calgary when we were both getting our art degrees and a great and talented artist she certainly was .
I remember the first time she invited me to a dinner party at her home in Springbank and it was there that I met some of her neighbours .When I got there , I saw there were no other students ( only me) only other friends and neighbours of hers .I was not sure what to think of the situation at first , but she told me afterwards that she knew I would fit in . She always had a way of making everyone fit in with her warm demeanor.
She also always had a way of convincing you that you could do something even if you were fearful . And she did it again the first time I visited her in France . She said "where do you want to go and what do you want to see ?"and I simply replied that I did not know but how about Marseilles and Cannes ( they were the only 2 places I knew of in the area . It was after a few days she told me that she was not driving to these places and that I needed to go off on an excursion by myself on the train - now I became very fearful because she started telling me how I had to stamp my train ticket before I got on the train or the train police would charge me or better yet run me off of the train (which I did see happen over there too to a poor gentleman!).So she set me off on this trip not knowing the french language very good and in a strange country . I got off in Marseilles and walked about there for a couple of hours and decided it was not for me and then got on the train again to Avignon( she made me promise that I would go there ) and a short time later I was there . And the rest was like a dream ....she knew me so well and knew that I would love it there . From this one short trip she had me hooked on France and the people and my love for the country has continued to grow .
Dearest Sylvia ....you will always be in my heart and I will forever be grateful to you for the opportunities you gave me and I know now that we all must face our fears head on and take chances ( or we may miss some beautiful experiences )...even if we fail .
Wherever I go a piece of you will always be with me as I am sure you will be an angel sitting on the shoulders of many . My hearfelt wishes go out to the kids Julia , Jo, Claire and Mike .And my thoughts are with both her brothers and her Mom and all her many friends around the world - if only we could get together for one big toast to a special gal . And Brian ...I am sending you a hug from here in Canada. Time will heal and only good memories will prevail .
Au revoir ma clematite ....I know your journey is now only beginning whereever you are ..
Love you always ...Larry
Julia Lemon
September 3, 2008
I miss you so much mum. I know you're happy now, but I want you here.
Beccy Santos
September 3, 2008
Sylvia was a very special friend and neighbour and life here will not be the same without her. Oli and Tilly will miss Auntie Sylvia and her amazing stories from far away lands and cool postcards from exotic places! We will miss her friendship, her brilliant sense of humour, her great curries and sharing a bottle of wine in the evening sun.
Her memory lives on in her beautiful garden that she delighted in and will continue to give pleasure to all that spend time in it.
Helen Davies
September 3, 2008
I first met Sylvia four years ago on the day we signed the Acte de Vente on our house, next door to hers in Pouy Roqulaure. We soon became close friends and confidantes and she was also a good partner in crime when we went to French village fetes and misbehaved together - all in the best possible taste!! Words cannot express how much we will all miss her sunny smile and listening ear. Love and prayers to all the family
linda mcnicoll
September 3, 2008
I thought everyone might enjoy reading this questionnaire that sylvia filled out 2 years ago. very her.
1. FIRST NAME? Sylvia?
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? YES? MY MOTHERS FRIEND. i NEVER MET HER?
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? I am now..frustration at not being able to use this bloody machine.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes?
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? don,t know what that is?
6. KIDS? yep?
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? No, I,d be so jealous of my beauty?
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? a sketchbook?
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? - who me??
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? - No.?
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? only if I could wear a mini skirt and fly commando?
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? weetabix?
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? don,t wear shoes much?
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? yes?
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? pruneau d,armangnac?
16. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? their laugh
17. RED OR PINK? neither?
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? my modesty, it stops me boasting
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? private thoughts here?
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? No, only if ?
they're?>comfortable with doing so.
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? - black pants but no shoes?
22. THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Boursin?
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Etta James?
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple
25. FAVORITE SMELL? sweet peas
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE ? A telephone engineer
27. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? very much,?
Hey, what happened to number 28? Yeah, what did happen to 28??
29. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? cricket?
30. HAIR COLOR? - dark, going grey
31. EYE COLOR? hazel?
32. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope.?
33. FAVORITE FOOD? Indian and Thai
34. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy ending.
35. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Little Miss Sunshine?
36. SUMMER OR WINTER? both?
38. HUGS OR KISSES? both?
39. FAVORITE DESSERT? don,t do that stuff?
40. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Linda after she burned me with number 41!?
41. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? sylvia and mary because neither knows how to turn on the computer See what I mean??
42. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? -The Wise woman?
43. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD ? don't use one.I haven,t got any mice since I set the traps
>44. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? DON?T HAVE A TV?
45. FAVORITE SOUNDS? rain and trains?
46. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? - Hildegarde Von Bingham
47. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? I,ve been everywhere man ?>mentally??
48. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? yes?
49. WHEN WERE YOU BORN? march 9th 1942
50. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? – Densole
Rosemarie Gill
September 2, 2008
Sylvia and I met as 'mature students' at the University of Calgary in the late 70s. We were both members of the Phoenix Club, a name she thought a hoot. We had coffee, agonised over essays and generally helped each other through a tough 4 years. We remained good friends, and though we saw each other infrequently, and wrote even less often, it was like yesterday when we caught up. The last time was in Sydney Australia late last year, when we shared lobster and a bottle of wine - oh, and non-stop chat!
Sylvia was one of the brightest stars in the firmament - talented, loyal and a great friend.
I will miss her enormously.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. My thoughts are with you.
Diana Sonderhoff
September 2, 2008
I met Sylvia 47 years ago when we her both 19 and working as linguist telephone operators at the Continental Telephone Exchange in Blackfriars in the city of London. She was beautiful, bright and funny and we became good friends who corresponded through the years as she married and moved to Nigeria, South Africa and the Falklands, and I married and moved to Vancouver Canada.
She said that they came to Canada because of my glowing descriptions of Vancouver.
Life was not always easy for her, but it was never dull. She lived life to its fullest and was so accomplished at all she did. People were attracted to Sylvia like bees
to honey. It was always like that. She was
so witty and had such a dry sense of humour. She was passionate about her art (She was a fabulous artist) and the peoples and countries that she visited. Africa, India, France of course. She was
a bright star who will always stay in my heart and memory.
My sincere condolences to Julia, Clare, Joanna and Michael and their families at their loss.
linda mcnicoll
September 2, 2008
I can not tell you what a wonderful woman sylvia was. It is not often, at our age, that you make close friendships, but sylvia was an exception and exceptional in every way.
She will be truly missed and thought of often
with love.
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