Obituary of Sheila Kingman Sylvia

SHEILA (KINGMAN) SYLVIA, 93, passed away June 2, 2011 at her residence after a short illness. She was born May 17, 1918 in Eastbrook to Harold and Edna (Lawrie) Kingman. Sheila graduated from Bar Harbor High School in 1936 and from beautician school in Brewer. She worked in the local grocery store, hardware and furniture stores as well as in commercial laundry. Both parents are deceased. Sheila was married to Deane Touell Sylvia who predeceased her in 1960. She is also predeceased by one sister Pauline (Kingman) Jones and her husband Ralph E. Jones. Sheila is survived by her son, D. Paul Sylvia and his partner Chryle Seavey of Eastbrook; a grandson, Tim Sylvia and his partner Lindsey Leslie of LeClaire, Iowa and one great-grandson, Mavrik also of Iowa. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law and their families, Rhonda and Larry Mciver of Baileyville and Kirk and Vonalee Sides of Sherman. In lieu of flowers friends and family may make donations to Community Health and Counseling Services, 415 Water Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Hospice of Hancock County. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast.