Jean Paddock Sylwester

Jean Paddock Sylwester passed away suddenly on September 5, 2025, at the age of 84. Jean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease five years ago and spent the last 1 1/2 years at Veterans Memorial Care Lodge.

Jean was born in 1940 in Seattle. She met John in Nicaragua, where they both worked for the US State Department, where Jean was eager to use her Spanish degree. They married in Seattle in 1965. In 1971, they moved to Winnipeg for John’s job. They thought it would only last two years. However, they grew to love Canada and eventually became citizens. Jean was a secretary and administrative assistant for the Department of Immunology at the University of Manitoba. Jean enjoys reading newspapers and books, walking, and especially spending time in her garden. She is survived by her husband, John, and children, Mary, William, Anne and her sister Kathy. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Katherine Hutchinson, and her brother George.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Veterans Memorial Care Home for their years of compassionate care.