Suzanne C. (Libby) Sylvester, 66, of Mattapoisett died December 9, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of Edward J. Sylvester, Jr.
Born in Brockton, the daughter of the late Gordon D. and Shirley E. (Cavanaugh) Libby, she was raised in Bridgewater before moving to Mattapoisett in 1979.
Mrs. Sylvester was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett.
She was formerly employed as an art teacher at St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven and later was a teacher at Center School in Mattapoisett for 26 years until her retirement.
Mrs. Sylvester enjoyed gardening and art and was a member of the Mattapoisett Garden Club and Mattapoisett Women’s Club.
Survivors include her husband; 3 sons, Edward J. Sylvester, III and his wife Charlene of Kiln, MS, Brett Sylvester and his fiancée Julie Cuff of Quincy and Jeffrey Sylvester and his wife Khara of Rochester; her grandson, Jeffrey D. Sylvester, Jr.; 2 brothers, Jonathan Libby and Graham Libby; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. Her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168. For directions guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.