Mary “Sylvia” Hoffman (nee Long), of Mount Forest, passed away at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Thursday, November 14th, 2019 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late George Hoffman (2006). Sylvia will be remembered by her son Todd Hoffman (Catherine), brother Currie Long (Pat), aunt Jean Way, uncle Bob Leith (Barb), many cousins and nieces, as well as numerous friends in Mount Forest and London Ontario. Sylvia was born in Holstein, Ontario to Inez (nee Leith) and William Long. She worked at Bell Canada, Regal Catalogue and recently The Mount Forest Thrift Shop in support of Cancer Patient Services. Friends called at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Saturday, November 16th from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00pm. A funeral service celebrating Sylvia’s life was held at the funeral home on Sunday, November 17th at 1:00pm with visitation held prior to the service from 12:00 – 12:45pm. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2001 Dundas Street East, London on Thursday, November 21st at 1:00pm with a time to gather at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Talbot Lounge from 12 – 12:45pm. Kindly refrain from wearing perfume due to family sensitivity. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Cancer Patient Services would be appreciated by the family.
