Sylvia Maria Oliveira

Sylvia spent her final days, surrounded by family and loved ones and passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019.

Sylvia was a caring and loving wife of Hector, mother to Michelle (Chip/Kirk), Fiona (Brendan) and Marlene (Sheldon), grandmother to Kyle, Ella, Declan, Keely and Clara. The eldest daughter of Jairo and Branca D’Souza she is adored by her many siblings and their families.

Sylvia was a beloved teacher in her community: everywhere she went until her very last day, she encountered students and their parents whose lives she impacted.

Family and friends may gather at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre – 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton (North of Steeles Avenue) 905-456-8190, on Monday, March 4, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sylvia’s funeral service will be held at St. Marguerite D’Youville church in Brampton, 2490 Sandalwood Pkwy E on Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m.

While Sylvia was a teacher at St. John Fisher, she created a tradition of helping children all over the world to get a good night’s sleep by asking her students’ families to donate to Sleeping Children Around the World; in lieu of flowers, please consider supporting this organization.