Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, in her 96^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest Edwin. Much loved mother and mother in law of Robin and Paula, David and Sue, and Peter.  Loved Nana of Michelle, and Mark; Jeremy, and Kellie; Brooke, and Tim, and great Nana of Matthew, and William; Zac; Eva, and Harry; and Caleb.  Messages to the Williams family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers  donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Service for Sylvia will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 4, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.