Sylvia Violet Rampersaud (nee Bissessar) formerly of Diamond Vale, Diego Martin, passed away peacefully in Brampton, Ontario, Canada on November 23rd 2020 at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late William and Nellie Bissessar. Wife of the late Dickson Rampersaud. Beloved mother of Carol (Buchner), Vishnu, Jasmin and Sharon Rampersaud. Predeceased by her sons Swamiand Vishram Rampersaud. Mother-in-law of Bonnie and Lystra Rampersaud and Wolfgang Buchner. Sister of the late Beatrice Raghunanan and the late Joseph ‘Joe’, Albert Boysie’ and Wilfred ‘Molly’ Bissessar. Dear grandmother of Colette, Krishna, Carolyn, Mark, Vincent, Sean, Sharon, Rudranath, Vishram and Sabrina. Great grandmother of Jamar, Meghan, Mark, Alex, Amira, Jovan, Milo, Oliver, Olivia, Natalie, Gillian, Kendall, Kennedy and Amber. Aunt to many beloved nieces and nephews including Margaret and her family. A woman of deep faith she exemplified strength, courage and integrity. She embodied grace and kindness. A friend to many she was looked to for guidance and comfort. Sylvia leaves a legacy that those who follow would be privileged to emulate. As the matriarch of the family, she will be dearly missed.