The family announces with sorrow his sudden death in Sturgeon Falls, Sunday August 12th 2012, at the age of 54 years. Son of the late Denis Sylvestre and the late Virginie (née Miron) Sylvestre. Loving husband of Jeannette (née Jackson) Sylvestre of Sturgeon Falls. Survived by his brothers and sisters Gérard (Norine) of Sudbury, Roberte Robichaud (Cléo) of Sturgeon Falls, Pauline Neilson (Robert) of Pembroke, Louise Sylvestre of Ottawa, Nicole Sylvestre (Germain Bertrand) of Chelsea, Que., and Maurice of Montréal, Que. Predeceased by his brother Luc (Elena of Orangeville). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his many friends, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends at the Théorêt Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls, Wednesday August 15, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday friends may call after 10:00 a.m. A celebration of Marc’s life will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated (cheques only).