Sylvia Wood passed away peacefully at Moncton City Hospital on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Born in New Glasgow NS, she grew up in St. Paul's, Pictou County, the daughter of Prescott and Mary (MacMillan) Archibald. She moved to Moncton as a young woman to work at Eaton's and met her future husband Albert (Bud) Wood at a dance in Albert County. They had a mutual love of music and dancing which continued throughout their lives.

She was a lifetime member of the United Church Women, the New Brunswick Women's Institute and a volunteer at the Albert County Action Food Bank.

She found happiness in the simple things such as baking and gardening. Chances are that on a summer Sunday morning the flowers in Coverdale United Church were grown and arranged by her. 

Sylvia maintained her youthful enthusiasm and positive outlook despite life's challenges. After being widowed she made many new friends at the Moncton Legion and the Salisbury Merry Makers. She also travelled from coast to coast with her companion, Ron Geldart.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Cecily Rasmussen (Ken) of Irishtown, Charlotte Wood (Grimur Ardal) of Toronto, and three grandchildren Allison Ardal (Adam Capoferri), Owen Ardal(Evelyn Lee) all of Toronto and Luke Rasmussen of Irishtown.

Predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers Hubert, Irving and Gerald, her husband Albert Wood and her companion Ron Geldart.

 

Her family will be receiving friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 1:30-3:00 pm at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007).  A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be at the funeral home following her visiting hours at 3:00pm. For those wishing to attend the service, please contact the funeral home via email ([email protected]) or phone to reserve your seat and the number in your group. 

Donations made to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by her family.