Obituary of Sylvie Laurene Mayo

Sylvie Laurene (Wynot) Mayo - Age 83, of Bridgewater, NS, passed away on Sunday 20 October 2024 at Dykeland Lodge in Windsor, NS. Born in York Township, Ontario on 04 October 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn (Henderson) Wynot.  Sylvie was valedictorian of her graduating class of Nursing (1961) in Montreal, Quebec. In her valedictorian speech she stated “In our training, kindness and helpfulness have been stressed. Our hope is that we will do our work to make lives happier because of our service.” a sentiment she performed in all aspects of her life.  She is survived by her son Blaine (Diana); sisters, Karen (George) Fay and Coleen (Brian) Conway; grandchildren, Daniela, Andrea and Leonard; great-grandson, Oscar; and several nieces and nephews. Sylvie was predeceased by her loving husband Calvin Mayo, and brother Raymond Wynot.

A private burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Lunenburg at a later date. Memorial donations in Sylvie’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where online condolences may be left at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com