Anthony Joseph Sylliboy
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: January 21st, 2016
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Joseph Sylliboy Jr., 47 of Eskasoni at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of Alexanderine ‘Popsy’ (Paul) and the late Anthony Joseph Sylliboy Sr.
Anthony will always be remembered for his kind heartedness and gentle nature. He was a sports fan and an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
He is survived by his son, Kyle Francis; grandson, Aiden Francis, both of Springhill; sisters, Mary (John Frank) Toney, Eskasoni; Claudia, Sylliboy, Truro; Aelorise Sylliboy, Eskasoni; only godchild, Chelsea Sylliboy, Eskasoni; aunts, Elizabeth Bernard, Waycobah; Sarah (Ronnie) Boutlier, Bernadette Marr, Sharon (Carl) Boutlier, Catherine Tomer; uncles, Donald Paul, Bernie Syliboy, Vincent Syliboy, Peter (Lori) Syliboy, Andrew Syliboy, all from Indian Brook; nephew, Ricci Sylliboy; nieces, Chelsea Sylliboy, Taylor Sylliboy, Janna Toney and great-nephews, Tayson and Nathan Sylliboy, Eskasoni. He will be sadly missed by his good friends, Brent and Mohan Stevens.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Isaac & Alice Syliboy, paternal grandparents, Charles Sylliboy and Florence and John Denny; uncles, Alfred & Fredrick Sylliboy and godparents, Stephen Stevens and Lorraine Sylliboy.
Visitation for Mr. Sylliboy will begin after 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Martin MacDougall officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Harbourstone Enhanced Care facility and Dr. Robert Todd for their kind and compassionate care. Wela’lioq
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.twcurry.com.
