Sylvia Alexa Wilson (née Thompson) passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026, at the remarkable age of 97. Born in Telfordville, Alberta, on October 19th, 1928, to parents Arthur Richard Thompson and Eloda Vera Thompson (née Hulet), Sylvia was the youngest of nine children. She grew up surrounded by her siblings- Alva, Lucille, Roy, Francis, Wilfred, Doris, Floyd and Charlotte whose closeness and companionship shaped her warm, resilient spirit.

Sylvia married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Wilson, with whom she shared a devoted and enduring partnership. Together they were married for over 60 years and during that time, they raised their three children — Bill, Chris, and Roy — building a home rooted in faith, love, and strong family values. Sylvia and Bob enjoyed taking road trips together and would often go on journeys to visit their extended family. Sylvia was known for her generosity, kindness, devotion to her faith, strength, and remarkable resilience. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life; she nurtured it daily through prayer and the reading of her Bible. One of her greatest joys was singing hymns during weekly fellowship with her friends. Her voice — joyful, sincere, and full of devotion — uplifted everyone around her. She cherished people deeply. Sylvia loved socializing with friends, sharing stories, fellowship, and laughter. Her wonderful sense of humor and contagious laugh brought warmth to every gathering. Her ability to make others feel welcomed, valued, and loved was one of her greatest gifts. Always one to reach out to others, she made lasting friendships with her neighbours and would enjoy their coffee visits very much.

In her later years, Sylvia was blessed with the loving care and companionship of her niece, Joylene, with whom she shared a very special bond. Joylene’s kindness, support, and dedication provided comfort, dignity, and joy throughout Sylvia’s final years — a gift Sylvia and her family treasured deeply. Her legacy spans five generations, and she took tremendous pride in watching her family grow, offering each one guidance, encouragement, and unconditional love. Sylvia is survived by her eldest son Bill and her sister Charlotte, as well as her many grandchildren, great‑grandchildren, great‑great‑grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish her memory. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Robert “Bob” Wilson, her daughter Chris (Doane), her son Roy Wilson, her parents, and her siblings Alva, Frances, Lucille, Wilfred, Roy, Doris and Floyd.

A Memorial Service celebrating Sylvia’s life will be held on February 19th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel. Family and friends are invited to gather, reflect, and honor her extraordinary life.

Sylvia’s love, faith, wisdom, and joyful spirit will be deeply missed, but her memory will continue to shine in the hearts of all those she touched across her 97 years.