SYLVESTER, E. Barrie Feb 26, 1933 - Mar 28, 2014 Barrie was born in St. Rose du Lac, MB, and passed away peacefully in Kelowna, BC at the age of 81. Barrie is survived by his loving wife Sharon of 25 years. Barrie has 4 children: Ron (Elaine) Sylvester of Penticton, BC, Naomi (Ron) Sylvester of Victoria, BC, Mark (Lynn) Sylvester of Tyler, TX and Jo-Ann Sylvester of Drayton Valley, AB; step-children: Allen (Patrina) Hayter of Australia, Paul Blank of Fort McMurray, AB, and many grand and great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers: Gerry (Marian) Sylvester of Vancouver, BC, Bernie (Blanche) Sylvester of Phoenix, AZ and Ted (Laurie) Sylvester of Penticton, BC, and sister-in-law Olga Sylvester of Ontario. Predeceased by sister Adrienne; brother Grant; grandson Justin; Laurette, Eileen, Ralph and others he knew and loved. Barrie spent most of his career in Penticton as manager of the BCAA office, and was active in many community associations. He was instrumental in developing the sister-city relationship in the 70's and 80's with Yellowknife, NWT. Later Barrie would join the Money Concepts family Investment & Insurance business as the Regional Branch Manager in Kelowna. In his retirement, Barrie remained active with his hobbies and interests and was always busy enjoying life in Kelowna, spending time at the Lasqueti Island cottage with Sharon, family and with his many friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm April 12, 2014 at the Everden Rust Funeral Home, 1910 Windsor Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society.