Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, October21, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband Marshall and her parents Lily May (nee Barber) and Alexander Inch. She leaves behind her children Jacquie and John (Jennifer) and her grandchildren Sarah, Ailish, Nathan and Noah and brother Murray Inch.
Sylvia was born 4, 1940 in Guelph, Ontario. She married Marshall McConnell in 1965 and they enjoyed the country life in Puslinch until 1990 when they moved to San Antonio, Texas where Sylvia continued to work as a registered nurse until her retirement at the age of 66. Once she retired they moved back to Ontario where she lived out the remainder of her life. Sylvia possessed a rare and enviable ability to fully content herself with life’s quietest moments. Unbothered by the frantic pace of the modern world, she preferred the comforts of home, a cold beverage and peacefully contemplation. She fiercely guarded her right to relax and lived life entirely on her own relaxed schedule.
As per Sylvia’s wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guelph Humane Society.
Donations and condolences may be left online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
