Obituary of Sylvia Okolisan

OKOLISAN - Peacefully, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with primary amyloidosis, on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, Sylvia Okolisan of Rodney, in her 63rd year. Predeceased by her parents, Mac and Florence Ford. Beloved wife of Steve. Cherished and devoted mother to Tracey (John Chan) of Toronto and Jason (Joanna) of Mississauga. Dear sister of Margaret Ann Saunders (Bill) of Chatham and Maxine Beleutz (Don) of St. Thomas. Treasured daughter-in-law to John and Elizabeth Okolisan of Rodney. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her co-workers at Tender Tootsies and many dear friends, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Sylvia was kind, generous and genuine. To have known her was a gift. Her determination, concern for others, strength and independence continued throughout her illness. Thanks to Dr. Peter Blake, Paul Toplack and the wonderful nurses and support staff at the Adam Linton Dialysis Unit. We know you did your best. Thanks as well to Reverend Cordell Parsons who provided great comfort to Sylvia and her family during her final days. Friends will be received at the Rodney Chapel, on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm where service will be held on Wednesday at 11 am, the Rev. C. Parsons officiating. Interment Rodney Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sylvia to Calvary United Church in Rodney or the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Padfield Funeral Home, Rodney (519) 785-0810. On line condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com. "To celebrate Sylvia, take some time today to invite a friend for coffee, help out a stranger in need or say a kind word to someone. That is who she was."