Sylvie TESSIER

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sylvie, peacefully with Ryan by her side. She passed away after a courageous battle with both cancer and dementia, on December 9, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre, in Cornwall, at the age of 63.

Beloved wife of 33 years to Russell. Cherished ‘Momma Snets’ to Ryan Snetsinger (Izzy Holmes). Loving sister of Lise Tessier, Yollande Lalonde (Jean-Pierre), Solange Tessier, and Ginette Tessier. Sister-in-law of Douglas Snetsinger (Estelle) and Heather Copithorne (late Larry). Dear aunt of Stéphane Lalonde, Mélanie Gratton (Grant) and great-aunt of Makayla and Olivia Gratton. Predeceased by her two children at birth; Ian and Caitlin, her sister Paulette, and parents Maurice & Annette Tessier.

Sylvie will be lovingly remembered for her quick wit and stubborn nature. Her groans of eating too much – oh god why did you let her eat that much? – and her enormous Saturday shopping trips will be a topic of conversation for years to come.

Sylvie met Russell at the roller-rink when she was just 17 years old. The two diligently saved for their first home. A few years later, they welcomed their son Ryan, and so began their precious family of three.

Their life revolved around supporting Ryan through numerous sporting events and finding new and exciting places to travel to. Being a mom was what Sylvie knew best; her homemade meals, local gossip and argumentative nature will be forever missed.

Between being a wife and mother, Sylvie took pride in her career. For over 33 years she was a secretary at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School. Retiring in 2023, Sylvie and Russell took the trip of a lifetime to Hawaii, where she got her very first tattoo.

Not long after their return home, Sylvie’s health began to decline. We will remember her for who she was as a passenger princess, a movie connoisseur, a foodie, a sister, a colleague, and a true Cornwall gal.

She leaves behind her incredibly short-lived retirement and many years we feel incomplete. But we were so lucky to have had the time spent with her. May she live on in our hearts, our wine glasses and your nearest Costco.

Special thank you to the team at St Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre, McNeil House, her many PSWs, Meals on Wheels, and to those who came by the house to support and care for Sylvie.

Cremation has taken place. Sylvie’s family warmly invites all family and friends to gather for a time of visitation and remembrance, from 2:00-4:00 PM & 6:00-8:00 PM, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON (613-938-3888). Private interment at Notre-Dame Cimetière, Cornwall.

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Joseph’s Care Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home)

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Arbre généalogique

Sylvie Tessier

9. Maurice Tessier et Annette Régnier

8. Rosario Tessier et Rose-Alma Tessier

7. Magloire Tessier et Déliska Tessier

6. Magloire Tessier et Vitaline Lapensée

5. Antoine Tessier et Marie-Louise Cyr

4. Noël Tessier et Marie-Charles Éthier

3. Jean-Baptiste Tessier et Thérèse Urbain

2. Ignace Tessier et Marguerite Lussier

1. Urbain Tessier et Marie Archambault

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Magloire Tessier époux de Déliska Tessier

Famille de Magloire Tessier et de Vitaline Lapensée