Obituary - Craig, Sylvia (nee Boufford)

Craig, Sylvia (nee Boufford) 

April 16, 1941 – November 3, 2026

Sylvia Craig passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2026, at Erie Shores Health Care at the age of 85. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Ellen Boufford; her sister, Marilyn Deneau (Alvin); and her longtime companion and dear friend, Terry Besley. 

Sylvia was the mother of Beth Craig (Mike Giguere) and Shannon Ketelaars, and grandmother of David and Daniel Giguere and Daria Ketelaars, who were an important part of her life. She is survived by her siblings Russell Boufford, Grant Boufford and Joanne Deneau (Randy), as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Born and raised in Amherstburg, Sylvia spent her entire life in the community she called home. For more than 20 years, she resided at Wesview Apartments, where she enjoyed the comfort and independence of her own home, keeping up with family and familiar faces through social media, and following the lives of her grandchildren. 

Sylvia was proud of her family. Her children and grandchildren will carry forward their own memories of her and remember the place she held in their lives. 

In keeping with Sylvia's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at a later date. 

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca.