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Sydney Kern
March 21, 2016
Sydney Francis KERN
February 15, 1928 – March 21, 2016
Sydney passed away peacefully on March 21, 2016 in Richmond, BC. 88 years young, Sydney was born on February 15, 1928 in Lethbridge Alberta to parents Clifford Kern and Mayme (Campbell).
Sydney spent his early childhood in Lethbridge and in his teens relocated to West Vancouver with his mother, brothers Eugene (Kaye), Harvey (Agnes), sisters Aileen, Florence Davenport (David), and Terry.
Sydney met his wife Olive (nee Ottinger) in Vancouver and settled in Richmond to raise his family.
Sydney is survived by his loving wife Olive, children Laurie Schultz (Barry), Valerie Brady, Michael, Colleen (Bill Burnyeat), grandchildren Elijah (Jessica), Emily, Brian (Kelly), Cavan, Shannon, Michael, sister Florence and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond BC Friday, April 1, at 11:30. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Sydney’s memory to the SOS Children’s Village (www.sosbc.org).
Isaiah 40:31
... those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary…