Sylvia Joan Sharpe

Sylvia Joan Sharpe

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Dec

20

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church

2950 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935

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Sylvia Sharpe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Service & Crematory on Nov. 19, 2025.

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Born on January 5, 1946 in Miami, Florida
Passed on November 12, 2025, in Melbourne, Florida

Sylvia Joan Sharpe, 79, of Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 with family and friends by her side. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Samual Heaton, her first husband Paul Rickey and second husband Douglas Sharpe.
She is survived by three children and 4 grandchildren, her sister Kathleen Bueter. Her nephews Charles (Aimee) Gabriel, Roman (Lisa) Gabriel. Her sister in law, Wanda Heaton, her niece Rhonda (Andy) Matthews. 5 great nieces and nephews. A large circle of friends who loved her deeply and dearly. She will be missed greatly.
A celebration of life will be December 20th 11:00 AM at Ascension Catholic Church located at 2950 N Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32935. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne, FL.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

20

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church

2950 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935

Send Flowers