Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge on Thursday, March 12, 2009, of Sylvia Jean VanIderstine (nee MacNeill), of Murray Harbour, age 80 years. Sylvia is survived by her brother, Gerald (Bub) MacNeill, Beach Point; son, Gerald (Heather) MacKay, Murray Harbour; daughters, Marg (Wayne) MacKenzie, Bedford, N.S., and Wilma (Jamie) Miller, Murray River; grandchildren, Sandi (Dan) Caron, Paul MacKay, Sheri (Troy) Bailey, William, David and Jordan Miller; great-grandchildren, Connor, Nigel and Nicholas Bailey, and Calista Caron. She was predeceased by husband, Ashley, and special friend, Charlie Beck. She was also predeceased by brothers, George, Jack, Wilbert, Lester, and sister, Lyma Kinsman. Visitation at the Murray Harbour South Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 14 from 6-9 p.m. only. Funeral to be held at the Murray Harbour South Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Southern Kings and Queens Funeral Co-op.

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