NOVOTNY, Sylvia Jarmila (née Altmanova) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, 95 years of age. Beloved wife of the late George J. Novotny (Nov. 1961). Loving mother of George F. (Jane), Paul (Ann Heinonen-Novotny) and Barbara Smith (Michael). Proud grandmother of Sarah Anne Novotny (Chris Goursky); Emma Claire Novotny, Roger Colin Smith, Adrian Paul Novotny and Stephen Andrew Smith.
After her husband died, Sylvia worked for 25 years at CGE in Peterborough.
Prior to her wedding, she sang professionally in theatrical musicals in Prague. For many years, she belonged to the Coventry Singers of Peterborough and the Opera Society.
Sylvia’s family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday January 20th at COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by a service in the Chapel. In honour of Sylvia, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society https://tinyurl.com/h7wyqjh or Heart and Stroke Foundation https://tinyurl.com/ycgm69pd would be greatly appreciated by her family. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
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