In Celebration of

Sylvia Lenore Solomon

April 17, 1936 - November 6, 2024

Sylvia Lenore Solomon née Russell, 88, of Mississauga, ON died November 6, 2024, at Constitution Place Retirement Home.

Sylvia was born on April 17, 1936 to Hugh & Aneatta Russell in Russells, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She moved to Manchester, Jamaica at age 12 and briefly worked as a teacher after completing secondary school. She then moved to Southend-on-Sea, UK to study nursing. She immigrated to Canada in 1965 and earned a B.Sc in Public Health from the University of Ottawa. She settled in Cambridge, ON and worked as a public health nurse. In 1972, she married Patrick Solomon and they had one child, Christopher. After moving to Mississauga, ON she worked as a nurse at the Etobicoke Public Health Department until her retirement. She was an avid gardener, traveller and cook. She was also very involved in the life of her church.

Sylvia is survived by her son Chris, his wife Natalie, her grandchildren Andrew & Matthew, and her sisters Phyllis, Winsome & Grace.

Visitation will take place at the Turner & Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga, on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service to be held at the Richview Baptist Church, 1548 Kipling Ave, Toronto, on Saturday, November 23, 2024 11 AM.

Guestbook

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William Marshall (Close friend)

Entered November 13, 2024 from Strathroy, Ontario

Had the pleasure of serving with Sylvia on the board of housing at Richview Baptist Church. Sylvia was truly a great friend and one who will be missed.

Lynford McNish (Very Close Friend)

Entered November 14, 2024 from Poughkeepsie NY

To Chris and Solomon Family.
We thank God for the wonderful life of Sylvia, a true woman of God. She now occupy her room in that beautiful Mansion that was prepared for her. Her new address is now Heaven Boulevard. So Family find comfort in knowing that Slyvia is at rest with her Heavenly Father. Family is in our prayers, blessings 🙏♥️⚘
McNish Family.

Viveen Persaud (Family friend)

Entered November 14, 2024 from Pickering Ontario

We’ve lived well and we enjoyed our lives happily eating and enjoying the fruits of our labour.
God has been good to us especially the 1st Sunday of every August as we celebrate out family picnic.
You’ve been missed and I will always missed your staunch support. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Go meet Norma now. ☮️😇💕

Betty Cowan (Friend and fellow RCCSC Board Member)

Entered November 16, 2024 from Toronto

Sylvia is remembered fondly as a devoted RCCSC Board President for many years. I also remember participating in a prayer meeting when Sylvia prayed so profoundly for the Lord to heal our Pastor. The Elder who organized the meetings commented that we had just been taken to the throne room of heaven when Sylvia prayed. She was a woman of huge faith and a true example to follow.

Lisa Mudie, Richview Community Care Services (colleague & friend)

Entered November 16, 2024 from Toronto

Dear Christopher and family,

My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother Sylvia. As you remember Sylvia was a long term board member of Richview Community Care Services, in a number of board positions including Board Chair. I knew Sylvia for all of her tenure on the board and have many wonderful memories of her in action on the board. As she was an avid gardener she shared with me a few clumps of hostas, still thriving in my garden. It was such a privilege to work with an know Sylvia these many years in my role at this agency.

She is remembered with love.