Peacefully, our great lady passed on the evening of September 27, 2019. Angela was born in Trinidad and came to Canada with her young family 52 years ago. Her spirit lives on in her children, Pamela, Terry and Edward; her grandchildren, Taylor, Simone, Lauren, Ashley, Maya and Tyson; siblings, Victor, Peter, Elsa, Catherine, Harvey, Winston, Trevor, Margaret, Hilton (deceased), Monica (deceased) and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
A Service for Angela will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens (Royal Oak), 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Victoria Hospital Foundations https://www.victoriahf.ca and the Cancer DriveLine Society (Victoria) https://www.cancerdriveline.ca.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Simone A Sylvan
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Lauren Asia Sylvan Grandma, it has been nearly four years since you crossed over. Life has not been the same without you. You were one of the brightest lights of my life, and I can’t help but feel regrets that I wasn’t there with you when you left us. I miss you so much. I’m so sorry I didn’t call you more when you were sick, I hope you can feel how much I regret that, and how much I love and miss you, from wherever you are now. I think of you every day, and wish I could have told you how much I love you in person one last time. But I will continue to do so now, because I know you are not truly gone, and that you can hear me. Thank you for being my guiding light even to this day, and for protecting and watching over me as I grow up. I’ll be graduating from college this year. I wish you could be there physically to see me walk across the stage, but I know you are always with me in spirit and will be there on that day. I promise to pray to you & speak to you more often so you know you are not forgotten. I love you.
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Deacon Ken & Gemma Sylvan The Lord called for help and you lovingly answered “here I am Lord ,I come to do your will.”
Safe in His arms you are resting-A peaceful Lady of such strong faith. We didn’t get to say goodbye but we know that you were all prepared for whenever Jesus knocked at the door of your heart. May the Lord continue to bless Pat , Terry ,Ed their families and the rest of your family .May you Rest in Peace
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Rev, Ralph Girard (FCA Coordinator) Didn’t know you long, but thank you for the prayers and encouragement that you left me with. Sorry I didn’t get to know you better and was away when you moved to Heaven. I will be glad to spend more time with you later when we live together with our Lord and Saviour whom you loved so. Sorry about your great loss, Pamela and the rest of those whose lives Angela blessed. Sleep sweetly my sister
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Traceii Roberts My sincere condolences to you Pam and to your siblings, family and to all whom loved this most amazing and passionate woman of God.
Your memory remains a great light to all those whom crossed your path, of the incredibly rich testimony of Jesus Christ, that He was sinless and willingly died on our behalf; and that for those whom receive the truth, are reconciled and justified before the Father, and receive abundant grace and will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
I am so thankful and blessed to have known you dear Angela, even though a short few years. It was ordained from above and I will never forget the mark you impressed upon me.
Thank you for your love, your prayers and phone calls. Thank you for being a woman of integrity who stood your ground, for knowing who you were, Whose you were and for walking in it regardless of the times and changing world view.
I so look forward to seeing you again, praying with and worshipping God with you again. There is not enough space here to write of all the goodness you gave in your time here. However, I want your family to know that I honour you, I respect you and that I love you. You will be so dearly missed and never forgotten. So many little things will bring your memory to mind. Thank you for continuing to bless me and give in these ways even though you are journeying in the perfect place of Love now. I’m so glad that you have now entered into the sweetest place that you have always treasured. Praise Jesus!! I so miss and love you!!
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Diane Campbell Blessings on all the family. She was a lovely lady who loved the Lord with great passion!
Peace of God be with you all.
Diane Campbell
Belleville,ON
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Zelma Bowen Ambassador Zelma Bowen, Toronto, Ontario, October 11, 2019
To Pamela, Terry and Edward, we call her “Mother” but Your Mother Angela was so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Her works and her legacy will continue to live on in you and generations to come. To the rest of the family, my sincere condolences. We don’t say goodbye, her very last words to me were “I will call you tomorrow”. Thank God for the calling as the leaves are falling at this time of Thanksgiving.
Here is a call for the endurance of the Saints who keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from Heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.” And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a Golden Crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.…(Revelation 14:12-14).
Wear your Golden Crown well, you are a Wonderful Soul with a Beautiful spirit. You have revealed Christ in the earth and we will continue your legacy by fulfilling your last request.
In Honor of and in Loving Memory of Pastor Angela May Sylvan and all that she has done on earth, we will be providing 10 less fortunate families with a complete Thanksgiving Dinner here in Toronto this weekend. I know all is well with her soul.
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Bonnie Robinson My sweet sister in Christ! Will miss hearing your powerful prayers & your testimony of who God is in your life. I can only imagine the reunion between you & your Heavenly Father. You have been such an inspiration & rock in my life this last year after losing our son. I will miss your phone calls & texts. You could laugh with the best of them & you could tell of our Saviour better than most. Our huge loss is heaven’s enormous gain. Until we meet again…
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Steve Pam, Ed,Terry, Peter, Tex, Elsa, Margaret, Glory and Angela’s Grands.
I want to offer my deep condolences and sadness l on the loss of your Mom. She was a major part of our families and always had the best thoughts and wishes for all, especially her grandchildren. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers and always remember the good times, laughs and stories that touched my life. Angela will be sadly and greatly missed by all who’s lived she touched from Trinidad to Toronto to Belleville to Victoria. God bless you Angela and be welcomed into the Kingdom of God that you have dedicated your life too always!
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Dianne thomas So sorry for your loss your mom will be well missed remember Jesus promises, your mom loved all of you
Keep that love alive she had faith in the creator please pass that precious Gift on she will always be in our memory and Jehovah. God bless take care.
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Rev. Marilyn Oladimeji Rev. Marilyn Oladimeji
Oct 9, 2019Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of a friend, mentor and elder. God bless her soul.I extend to you my deep and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother and hope you find some comfort in knowing that she was a great friend, sister and mentor to others, she will never be forgotten.
I offer my thoughts, prayers, and well wishes during this time in your life. May the soul of mother Angela rest in peace. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers because she has shown examples how to love others.
I know that the Lord will bring you and your family the much-needed comfort and peace during this sad time. Losing someone we love is never easy, but we must be thankful for, the beautiful moments and memories we share with them during their lifetime with us. Mother Angela was a beautiful and kind soul, and she will not be forgotten.I will pray that you and your family find the fortitude to bear this great loss,once the tears have dried up, and you have said your goodbyes, what is left is the beautiful and happy memories that you shared with one of the greatest person we would of known.
God will continue to bless and comfort you.You will be missed Mother Angela!
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Dan Nicoud and Roberta Nicoud Dan and Roberta Nicoud, We are so sorry for your loss. Wonderful memories of Angela will live on forever in your hearts. We are sending all our love and prayers to you all through this difficult time.
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Peter (Abdul Rasheed) Thomas Love you Angela May Slyvan even though I feel that you are gone too soon you will be always in my mind prayers and memories can’t express how much you had meant to me and my family may God bless and keep you in his care your loving brother Peter (Abdul Rasheed)Thomas.
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Rick Nicoud Sorry for the loss or your Mom, Pamela. My condolences to your family. Your mom’s memory will remain fondly in the hearts of all the people whose lives she touched during her life.
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The United Spiritual Baptist Church Members Please accept our deepest condolences, on the passing of your Beloved Matriarch, or as we knew her Mother Angela . We pray that she rest in peace.
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Rev.Mth Audrey Kellman-Cooper Sincere condolences from Rev.Mth A.K Cooper, the Ministerial Staff and Members of St John the Beloved SBC. Toronto Ontario.
To the bereaved family, be encouraged, she is at PEACE with her Saviour.Sweet Sleep to our sister in the Lord.
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Yvonne Buchanan Angela my friend
you will be missed. You always give me a word by those lives you shaped being a
faithful spiritual teacher and friend. As said in Rev.21- And I John saw the holy city
New Jerusalem coming down from GOD out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Condolences to Pat Terry and Ed, not forgetting sisters, brothers and grand kids.
BLESSINGS
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Rt. Rev. Joseph Hunte Rev Hunte
To my beloved Rev Angela Sylvan the news of your passing made me sad, but i’m reminded weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning,you have run the race and forth the fight and i know a crown is laid up for thee in our heavenly home. Jesus had said i go but i will come again to receive you unto himself and now you’re in his loving hands. i thank the god God of heaven for the time you have spent here on earth and had an opportunity to worship with you these memories i will ever cherish, my condolences to family and friends keep well the road. I salute you and members of St Peter’s Apostolic S.B.Church salute y’all in Christ Jesus our Lord Amen.
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Darcy Nybo Angela, you will be missed by those whose lives you shaped, and those who were fortunate enough to know you. Rest easy, you deserve it.
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Sandra John Mother Angela you would be greatly missed. Thank you for your teaching and mentorship, I would never forget the bibical story of Ruth and Naomi you’ve shared with me. Heaven will welcome you, sleep in paradise my Mother teacher Angela.
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Margaret Rest In Peace my sister. You left an impact in this world and for that you should be proud. Thank you for being my sister, godmother, spiritual teacher and friend. You will be missed but not forgotten and always loved.
Pat, Terry & Ed, may you find comfort in knowing that your mother is with her maker and in a better place. Her legacy will live on in each of us.
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Agnes TROTMAN The initial shock is over.My sister, pastor Angela May Sylvan, Teacher, mother, Minister, aunt, Grandmother, sister-in-law and God mother to my youngest child has left us.I heard that it is for a better place. Heartfelt condolences to her three children, grand children, siblings and other immediate family.Rest assured, you love her, but God loves her more. Hold on to the precious memories she left with you. Hope they will be comforting. A true soldier, one who devoted many many years to the service of the lord, through ministry and counselling. To say she will be missed is an understatement. When tomorrow starts without her, please understand, that an angel came and called her name and took her by the hand.(quote) May God continue to bless and comfort you all.
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Archbishop Brinsley Dickson To Pamela Terry and Edward and you wonderful gran of Angel the great Sylvan and the entire family my deepest sympathy to you all the brothers and sisters. Be comforted knowing that Rev Angela has run the race she’s finished her course and could not stsy one more day as God wanted to ststr her work in heaven and now she’s wesring thst crown with msny stars that she has laboured on earth to receive .but be comforted that you will meet with your loved ones again so you be happy for her and keep her legacy alive through you the children and grandchildren. Blessings to you and strength to go on a great elegant respectful mother grandmother and sister and aunt and minister she was . Peace be with all
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Archbishop Brinsley Dickson I’m so saddened by your passing my dear friend my mentor my teacher my listening Ear you’re a wonderfulsoul and heaven can really use your great talents and gifts your work on earth is ended but now your new job has begun you are an angel first letters of your name Angel they only added A to it to disguise us here on earth of who you are May Heaven receive you as you join the heavenly hosts thanks for making such an impact on my life will certainly miss you i will cherish your memories and our last conversation on Wednesday make intercessions for us here .i know Mt .T is having big celebrations as you join the heavenly hosts . Your work in the new jerusalem has begun as it ends on Earth . You passed this Road and have done all that you came to do Now enjoy Eternal peace love always
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Pamela Sylvan Thank you for being not only a wonderful person but a great mom. Your example of strong faith and love will live on.
Love you mom!
Grandma Angela, today marks 4 years since you ascended to a higher place. It wouldn’t feel right to say you’ve left us because your presence and guidance is as strong as ever. I sit here this evening with Asia, recalling the countless ways you’ve influenced us in becoming the resilient adults we see today. We can only hope the plate we’ve fixed for you is as soul-enriching as your cooking was for us.
The growth I’ve made as a person these past four years is due in large part to utilizing the wisdom you imparted on me growing up. I am forever grateful that you trusted such young ears with subtle gifts of gold that is often lost on most adults let alone a child. You recognized a certain hunger for something deeper I can’t quite put words to, and nourished a sprouting force into something that is sometimes beyond my comprehension. The fleeting hints of your perfume every now and then serves as validation in my endeavours. Each month I find myself discovering more of the creative ways you reach out to me. When I fear I’m alone, the trace of your bangled hand can be felt rubbing my back the same way it did when we’d ride the VIA rail through the country.
I think of you always and love you forever.