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SYLVIA ANNE PALANO
Born: Jun 10, 1945
Date of Passing: May 22, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySYLVIA ANNE PALANO
On Sunday, March 22, Sylvia Anne Palano (née Rainkie) passed away in the Women's Hospital of the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 80 with family by her side.
She will be remembered by John, her husband of 58 years; her children, Lori and Michael; sisters, Linda (Ernie) and Leona (Dennis); her nieces and nephews; and her two grandchildren, Elliot and Oscar. She was predeceased by her parents, her daughter Tammy, and brother Gary.
Sylvia was a proud graduate of the University of Manitoba and worked as a Children's Librarian at the St. Vital Public Library. She developed programs for young readers, and hosted story time for many years, entertaining her young, devoted audiences. Sylvia was an active and energetic volunteer for the Catholic Women's League, as well as at her local community club. She had a great love of animals. Sylvia enjoyed bringing joy to the lives of those who knew her.
The family would like to extend a thank-you to the staff at Women's Hospital of the Health Sciences Centre for their help with Sylvia's care.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Sylvia Palano are invited to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind, CancerCare Manitoba, or the Winnipeg Humane Society.
A Funeral Mass for all will be held June 30, 2026, 11:30 am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 847 St. Mary's Road.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2026
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I'm deeply saddened to learn of Sylvia's passing. We were friends, colleagues and neighbors for many years. She was a kind and caring person with a good sense of humor and a no nonsense personality. She loved her family so much. My condolences John, Mike and Lori and family. Love Tannis Coleman - Posted by: Tannis Coleman (Co worker, friend) on: Jun 13, 2026