Sydney Palmer
April 10, 1918 - January 3, 2013
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He is survived by his daughters Cheryle (Jim), Jacqueline (Jim) and Michelle (Kevin); 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his sister Violet and his nieces and nephews. Sydney was predeceased by his wife Joan and grandson Darren. Dad was born in Pennygraig, Wales and in 1927 homesteaded in Saskatchewan. Forced to leave during the depression, he rode train tops to Vancouver. He joined the Merchant Navy and then returned to England to marry and join the Royal 74th Light AA and the 8th Army returning to Vancouver in 1956 to settle with his young family. Dad was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father and grandpa. He will be deeply missed. Until we meet again Dad.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Henry Fetigan
Relation: Long time bank manager and friend
It was a pleasure to have known Syd and Joan in my capacity as the branch manager of Bank of BC in Chinatown in the 70’s and 80’s. Their frequent visits to my office were always a joy. Over the years and since my retirement in 2000, I lost contact with your parents. Just want you to know how much I appreciated them as friends. God bless to all the family and my sincere condolences on your loss.
From: Loretta Houben
Relation: My great uncle
To Uncle Syd’s daughters: Cheryle, Jacqueline, and Michelle; I am sorry your father is gone but he had a happy and wonderful life, and I’m sure you will remember him often. Thinking of you all at this time.
From: Linda Town
Relation: Uncle
To Jacquie, Michelle and Cheryle….my thoughts are with you at this time. I will miss Uncle Syd…especially his jokes and his joy of life. I’m so glad I was able to visit with him on his last birthday and I have lovely pictures to remember him by.
From: Karen (Lowry) Marcellus
Relation: old family friend
Cherrie, Jacqui and Mich: So sorry to hear Uncle Syd has passed. For some reason I missed your mom,s passing. It has been over fifty years but I have many many wonderful memories of your whole family and the times we spent together as kids. I do remember Uncle Syd lived with us before he brought the rest of the family over. I also remember the wonderful sense of humour your parents had. I could go on and on as they were such great people .Should you like to get together to reminese my telephone number is 604-464-4569 and I live in Coquitlam. Having lost both parents I know how sad a time this is for all of you. We send our LOVE. Karen & Chris Marcellus
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