It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Sylvia Poodry announce her passing on August 11, 2024 at the Guelph General Hospital. Born on May 31, 1940 to Ed and Emma (nee Hill). Affectionately known to her family and friends as "Sylvi", her life was vibrant, filled with laughter, love and passions for teaching, Five-pin bowling, golf, the Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays and the Cleveland Browns Much too soon, she has left her long-time partner Ross Lederman, sisters Doris (late Sidney Henhawk) of Six Nations of the Grand River, Suzanne of Toronto, Frances (late Roy Svisdahl) of Williams Lake, B.C. and brothers Edd (Mary) of Fergus and Willie (predeceased). She will be missed by nieces and nephews, Cheryl Henhawk (Bruce Bierman] of Ayr, Greg Henhawk of Six Nations, Dan and Katie Henhawk of Winnipeg, Ronald Svisdahl (Nicole Molendyk) children Kaiden and Brooke of Kamloops; Shannon Svisdahl of Kelowna, Jamie and Matt Fallis children Cohen and Miller of Elora; Ashley and Andrew Nicholson children Arlo and Emmy of Cambridge; and Teri Poodry of Guelph. We would like to extend special thanks to the staff on the Fifth Floor at the Guelph General Hospital for their care and compassion and to superintendents Serena and Clint Cardinell at the Watson Road Apartments in Guelph. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life planned for a later date. Arrangements by RHB Anderson Funeral Homes in Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com