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Sylvia Foster Cookshaw
November 26, 1926 - January 05, 2016
Obituary For Sylvia Foster Cookshaw
Sylvia Cookshaw (nee Foster) passed away at home in Grande Prairie on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 89 years.
After marrying Norm in 1953, she moved from Edmonton to Grande Prairie where she resided until her passing. Sylvia was employed at the Grande Prairie Reginal College, worked at Top Realty, and volunteered with the Red Cross, Victorian Order of Nurses, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the British Empire, and Swanavon Elementary School. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons Garth and Norman (Kent), daughter in-law Ann, granddaughters Laura and Lenelle, sister Maxine Woodward, brother Bill Foster, six nieces, two nephews as well as several great-nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Norman Cookshaw and her two brothers Jack and Norm.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Sylvia’s niece Marilyn for her humorous interesting conversations and neighbors George and Janice Malcolm for their kindness and support to Sylvia.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 11:00am, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grande Prairie (9929 105 Ave), officiated by Pastor Greg Anderson.
Friends wishing to remember Sylvia may make donations in her memory to the Canadian Red Cross Society (#109 10014 102 St., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 2V6) or to Heart and Stroke of Alberta (Unit 109, 10126 120 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8H9).
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June 24, 2021
Fournier-Dupelle Leslie
Garth, It was with great sadness that Rob and I learned of your mother's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Rob and Leslie
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June 24, 2021
Query Darlene
Garth & Kent: A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds. Auntie Sylvia has always had a special place in my heart and I will cherish my memories of her. May the love of family and friends comfort you all during these difficult days. Darlene
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June 24, 2021
Fletcher Anne and Bill
Sylvia was always a great friend and someone we could count on. Garth and Kent, your Mom will be dearly missed.
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June 24, 2021
Murray Don
Garth and family, My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Regards, Don
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June 24, 2021
Weigt Fran
I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mom. You were a loving and caring son and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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June 24, 2021
Manherz Judy
We are sorry for your loss, Garth. Thinking about you and your family at this time. Big hugs, Judy, Ken and the boys.
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