was born November 7, 1919 in Penticton, BC and passed away suddenly at home in Kelowna on February 16, 2009. She will be sadly missed, yet fondly remembered by her children: Darlene (Gordon) Stewart, Donna Dent, Peter (Couleen); eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sadly predeceased by her husband Nick in 1971 and by all of her 18 siblings from the Silvester family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation-Cardiology Department, 2268 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1T2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com , 250-860-7077.