This week we lost our dear friend Sylvia Booth.
Many of us first met Sylvia serving on the Board of Second Story Women’s Centre or interacting with her as facilitator of Women in Business on the South Shore. Many non-profit boards tapped Sylvia’s accounting and organizational prowess to serve as Treasurer, and we, luckily, did likewise. She was the founding Treasurer for Be the Peace Institute, a stalwart supporter of our work to end gender-based violence, and a champion for women and their achievements for many years.
Sylvia taught us so much. Her wise counsel steered us through challenges and enthusiastic debate. We so appreciated her calm demeanour and easy laughter. Sylvia was a delight and we are bereft at the loss of her presence in our lives. We send our most heartfelt condolences to her dear family, friends and community. She will be greatly missed. “Safe home, sweet light…”
Sue, Sylvia and Helen setting up the inaugural bank account for Be the Peace Institute.
She will be missed.