Sylvia Florence MACdonald
September 9th, 2015
MACdonald, Sylvia Florence (née Bullock) of Richmond, BC. It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce her sudden passing on September 9, 2015. Sylvia was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1940. She is predeceased by her brother, Ralph (in 2009) and her former husband Gran Pomfret (in 1995). Sylvia is survived by her husband, Bruce Macdonald of Richmond, BC; daughter, Tina (Justin) Johnson of Vancouver, BC; sister, Birdie Harney of Toronto, Ontario; twin brother, Rupert (Beverly) Bullock of Langley, BC; and sister, Marjorie (Dick) Jarand of Water Valley, Alberta. She is also survived by extended family, including many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Over her varied career Sylvia was a secretary, a teacher and a real estate agent. Throughout her life Sylvia was a dedicated volunteer, most recently with the auxiliary of the Richmond General Hospital for many years. Sylvia had lately enjoyed her affiliation with the Canadian Federation of University Women. She will be remembered for her lasting friendships, warm heart and wonderful smile. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
If desired, donations may be made in memory of Sylvia to the Alzheimer's Society of British Columbia, or a charity of your choice. An invitation is extended from Sylvia's family to attend a Celebration of Life and reception, 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Bethany Baptist, 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.Messages:
I remember that Sylvia was friendly and warm whenever we talked. She always took an active interest in what was going on in my life and she presented herself as a regal lady, to the point where I would ask Tina, more than once, if she were British. ;-) The last time I saw her was at Tina and Justin's wedding reception where we all dressed up in 1920's garb and Sylvia had a feather in her hair, dressed up as a flapper. We had a good time that night and she and I had a good conversation. To the family, my sincere condolences.
We are so shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of Sylvia. Bruce and Sylvia rented office space from us at Haddon when they were running Promo Concepts together and we got to know them both very well. Their dog, Jasper, was the brother of our dog, Carter, who is still with us and we had a lot of fun with the dogs at the office. I had just caught up with Sylvia a month ago via email and we going to get together and have lunch. We are again so sorry again for your loss, she was a wonderful woman. We unfortunately can't make it to her service but are sending love, hugs. and sincere condolences. Charles and Julie Reid