Emily M. Sylvain Obituary (1927 - 2011)

Emily M. Sylvain 1927 - 2011 Winslow-Emily M. Sylvain, 84, of Winslow, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Waterville. Emily was born in Newport on June 16, 1927, a daughter of John and Lillian Stackpole Parent. She was raised in Newport, where she graduated from Newport High School, Class of 1944. After high school, Emily attended The Melrose School of Nursing in Melrose, MA. During her early years she worked at the Stockwell Maternity Home in Bangor and Symns Memorial Hospital of Arlington, MA. On May 14, 1946, Emily married Arthur Sylvain and she travelled with him as he worked in the construction field in Skowhegan, Vergennes, VT, Boston, MA and later settled in Winslow in 1953. For the last 25 years, she enjoyed having morning breakfast with her friends at McDonalds Restaurant on Upper Main Street in Waterville. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Elwood Parent. Emily is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arthur Sylvain of Winslow, a son, David and his wife Jane of Linneus; two daughters, Cynthia and husband, Gary Gilbert of Winslow, Denise and husband, Jeffrey Carpenter of Haw River, N.C.; three granddaughters; three grandsons; one great granddaughter and one great grandson . She wanted to especially thank her granddaughter, Sarah Saucier for the care that she gave her grandmother during her final years. There will be no services and a private burial will be held at The Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of Flowers, Donation may be made in her memory to The Salvation Army 225 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Arrangements are under the care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Watervi