Gloria J Sylvester

Yarmouth - Gloria Jean Sylvester of Yarmouth, Maine passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 5, 2012. She was born in Portland, Maine on June 21, 1941, the daughter of Charlotte A. Pritchard and Richard E. Brown, Sr. Gloria was married to Norman H. Sylvester, Jr. for 52 years. Gloria was the mother of three beautiful daughters and nana to five wonderful grandchildren.

Her joys in life were her husband, children and grandchildren, extended family and many friends. She loved impromptu get-togethers, cook-outs, and Sunday family dinners. With Gloria, it was the more, the merrier and her house was often filled with family and friends.

Gloria loved children most of all. As the oldest of seven children, she spent her entire life caring for little ones and was happiest when holding a baby in her arms.

She most enjoyed the time she spent at Popham Beach reading, taking long walks on the beach, hunting for sand dollars and reconnecting with friends each summer.

Gloria was generous and caring, always putting the needs of others first. This was apparent most of all during Christmas time which was Gloria's favorite time of year. She loved buying gifts for those she loved and got pure enjoyment from watching the children open their gifts.

She is known as Nana and Aunt Gloria not only to family, but also to everyone throughout her community, both young and old alike.

She is survived by her husband Norman H. Sylvester, Jr. of Yarmouth; her three daughters: Rebecca and Daniel Galli of Portland; Vanessa Sylvester of Yarmouth; Melissa and Mark Noack of Yarmouth; her grandchildren: Joseph and Anthony Galli, Norman Carver, Chloe and Sophia Noack; as well as her brothers: Robert Brown of Standish, Larry Pritchard of Gorham, James Pritchard of Scarborough, Donald C. Pritchard, Jr. of Windham and Bernhard Brown of Ohio; and many, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Charlotte A. Pritchard, step-father Donald C. Pritchard, Sr., father Richard E. Brown, Sr., brother Richard E. Brown, Jr. and sister Debra Poitras.

Visiting hours will be on Monday December 10 from 4 – 8 PM at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday December 11 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth with a reception immediately following in the church hall. Burial will be in Thursday December 13 at 11 AM at Riverside Cemetery, 78 Smith Street, Yarmouth. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Gloria’s life and to share your condolences, memories and tributes with her family.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Gloria’s memory to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 10310, Portland, ME 04104.