May 5, 1939 – October 8, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sylvia Anne Allen (née Macdonell) passed away peacefully on October 8, 2021, at the age of 82.

Sylvia was born on May 5, 1939 at RIH in Kamloops. She was the 4th & youngest child of John and Angela Macdonell.

Sylvia leaves behind her 5 children; Norm (Jackie), Barb, Michael (Paula), Dawn (Bruce) & Tracy as well as 9 grandchildren; Ashley, Matthew, Spencer, Andrew, Jacob, James, Madison, Daniel & Jonathan; 2 sisters, Joan & Gail and numerous nieces and nephews from both the Macdonell and Allen families. Sylvia is predeceased by her husband Dave, grandson Zachary, foster daughter Selena & brother John.

When the Allen family moved to Kamloops in 1976, Mom landed a position as Teacher’s Assistant and worked with special needs children at Fitzwater School for many years. She enriched many lives with her patience, caring and love as well as made life-long friends.

Her commitment to the special needs community was exemplary by opening up her home for foster and respite care. There will be service held at 1pm on October 22nd, 2021 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) 635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops. Due to Covid-19 regulations there will be minimal capacity and facemasks are required to be worn. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to 250-314-1136

Special thank you to the staff and residents at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops In lieu of gifts, the family would like to ask that donations be made to the BC SPCA or an animal rescue of your choice in Sylvia’s name.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com for the Allen family.

• Date : 2021-10-08
• Location : Kamloops