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Sybil Louise Irwin (née Olson)

A longtime resident of Cortes Island, Sybil Louise Irwin died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer in Campbell River Hospital on June 24, 2017, at the age of 71.
Sybil Louise Irwin (née Olson)

Sybil Louise Irwin (née Olson)

A longtime resident of Cortes Island, Sybil Louise Irwin died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer in Campbell River Hospital on June 24, 2017, at the age of 71.

Sybil is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Gordie Irwin, daughters Cindy King (Rob) and Corinne Irwin, grandchildren Josie, Nikki and Max and great-granddaughters Scarlett and Isabella. She is also survived by her sisters Jacquie Scott (Bob), Marilyn Scott (Doug), Sandra Hanson (Lionel) and Virginia Shelton (Ken), brother Pete Olson and several nieces and nephews.

Sybil was predeceased by her parents Ray and Idelle Olson, brother Lenard Olson and sister Edith Brosseau of Powell River, BC.

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.

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