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1938
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2016
Nancy Sylvester Obituary
Sebastian, FL
Nancy L Sylvester, age 77, of Sebastian, FL., passed away peacefully on January 30, 2016 at her home.
Mrs. Sylvester was born June 5, 1938 in Mystic, CT., to Eliso and Marjorie Panciera. She had been a resident of Florida since 2003, coming from New Carrollton, Maryland.
Survivors include her husband, William, of 59 years, daughters Cheryl Brown of Raleigh, NC., Lisa Sylvester of Bowie, MD., sons William Sylvester, III of Edgewater, MD., Jeffery Sylvester of Silver Springs, MD., James Sylvester of Barefoot Bay, FL., eight grandchildren, sister Janice Panciera of Adamstown MD., and Debra Panciera of Mystic CT.
She will be buried in Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic, CT., where her parents, grandparents and other family members are buried overlooking the Mystic River.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be sent to the National Parkinson Foundations, or a charity of your choice. Special Thanks to her Caregiver, Mary Jo and the Indian River County Hospice Community.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheryl Fields - March 2016
Cheryl Fields
March 19, 2016
Nancy was a very special person to my husband, Ron, and me. She was full of life. We always had fun together with her husband, Bill -- especially when they came out west to visit us. I am proud to call her my friend.
Bonnie Perna
February 24, 2016
It was a pleasure knowing Mrs. Sylvester. I remember her as a lovely person both inside and out. She was so pleasant, kind and thoughtful.
May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Sylvester and family.
February 2, 2016
My family and I have so many fond memories of Nancy. Loved her very much and all the fun times our families had together! Our thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Sandy and Don Mager and family
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