FRANSSEN, Sylvia Gertrude (nee Blanchard) - An angel earned her wings today. It is with the deepest of sorrow we announce the passing of Mrs. Sylvia Gertrude Franssen, peacefully in her sleep on April 10, 2020, at Port Perry Place Long Term Care, her home for the past 18 years.
Cherished and beloved wife to Jan Franssen for 62 years.
A treasured and loving mother to Terry (Ron), Leonard (Jackie), Dennis (Shelley) and Robert (Linda).
Adored grandmother to Melissa, Michael (Fiona), Nathaniel (Katherine), Matthew (Katie), Shannon, Holly (Brandon), Leah (Justin), Joshua and Katelyn. Great-grandmother to Olivia, Grayson, Ashton, Isabelle, Elizabeth, Landon, Kaydin, Trentin, Londynn, Aniyah, Kynslee, Nevaeh, Serenity and Ryker. Sylvia will be deeply missed by her siblings, sister-in-law’s and brother-in-law’s, Diane, Shirley, Doris (Michael), Kathy (Mike), Kenny (Jenny), Davie (Jayna), Lisha, AnnaMarie (Ray), John (Connie), Jack and her many nieces and nephews. She is reunited in heaven with Alma (Grandma Blanchard), Elmo “Gus”, Marie Elizabeth (Oma Franssen), Leonard (Opa Franssen), Maria "Tiny", Leonard, Joe, Ruth, Ron, Terry, Arthur “Art”, Martha, Sandra “Sandy”, Isabelle and Gill.
Remembered fondly by all of her friends and family.
A celebration of life will be held on a future date to be determined.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful and courageous staff at Port Perry Place who made Mom’s living quarters feel like a home.
Desired memorial donations may be made to Port Perry Place in memory of Sylvia.
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