Sylvia Mary Grace Kirkness June 28, 1937 - May 20, 2013 Sylvia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the Palliative Care Room of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home in Estevan, Saskatchewan on May 20, 2013. Sylvia is survived by her four children: daughters, Kathy (Bruce) Morrisseau of Calgary, and Janice (Gerald) Allen of Brandon; sons, Clint and Scott, both of Estevan; seven grandchildren, Jessicca (Scott), Kris (Melissa), Kelly (Nina), Kerri (Paxton) of Calgary, Aiden (Megan) of Nelson, Kirstin (Ryan) of Brandon, and Denise of Estevan; fifteen great grandchildren, Mathieu, Marcus, Andrew, Kaylee, Katie, Kody, Lauryn, Devyn, Kayden, Kiara and Maya of Calgary, Jacob, Lucious, Tayte, and Ethan of Brandon. Sylvia is also survived by her sisters, Margaret (Cal) McCormick, Jane Allery and Susan (Terry) Steadman, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Sylvia was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard James Kirkness; sister, Patricia (Jim) York, and her parents, Daniel and Dorothy Williams. Sylvia enjoyed gardening, preserving the fruits of her garden, spending time at the lake cottage in Moosomin, reading, playing cards with family and friends, and of course, she loved shopping. Sylvia will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and especially by her three remaining sisters, Maggie, Jane, and Susie. At Sylvia's request, no funeral service or memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary in Sylvia's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
