Jessie 'Simone' Sylliboy
Passed in: Eskasoni
Passed on: February 26th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessie Marie ‘Simone’ Sylliboy. Simone passed away from cancer in the palliative care unit at Cape Breton Regional Hospital on February 26, 2015.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of George and Grace Sylliboy, Eskasoni.
Simone worked for 19 years with the Mi’kmaq Family and Children Services. She enjoyed puzzles, karaoke, spending time with her boys and spending time with her gambling buddies. She also enjoyed spending her weekends meeting people, while working at the family store (Muin Gas).
She is survived by her sons, Hayden (Charmaine) and Daniel; sisters, Evelyn ’Beb’, Darlene, Ann (Joe), Rita, Cindy (Al); brothers, George (Sonya), Joseph (Ann), John; godmother, Jessie Bernard; godchildren, Austin, Megan, and Al; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. As well as many good friends
Predeceased by maternal grandmother, Mary Paul, paternal grandparents, Mary and Simon Sylliboy; brother in law, Dennis Francis; godfather, John Sylliboy.
Visitation will begin after 7 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at her residence, 31 George Street, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at Holy Family Parish, Eskasoni with Fr. Paul MacGillivray officiating. Interment in parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, palliative care unit for the care, compassion and support given to our family over the past few weeks.
We request that instead of flowers donations be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, palliative care unit.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.
