Sydney
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, our mom, Sybil Elaine Coward went to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at the age of 99. Daughter of the late Dudley and Louise Frances, Sybil was born on April 25, 1926, in Sydney.
In her earlier years’ mom worked at the City of Sydney Hospital. After marrying the late Arthur Coward, mom settled into homelife, raising a family of six in Whitney Pier. Mom was a no non-sense individual, yet kind and caring. Mom was an avid reader with her favorite book being the bible. In her pastime she enjoyed her grandkids and her great-grandkids, going for drives and travelling to Halifax to visit family.
Our family extends a sincere thank you to mom’s devoted care giver, Amy Barter, for her unwavering kindness, boundless love and exceptional care.
Mom is survived by her children, Reginal (Judy), Reuban (Debbie), Cecilia, Ethel (Rex), Dina (Everett), and Cephas (Jennifer); grandkids, Sonya (Robbie), Reuban, Matthew (Christina), Tamiesha (John), Brandon, Simone, Dominyc, DeVonne, DeVereaux, Michaela, Sharon, Valerie, Carl, Leslie, Kendrick, Allister, Kevin, Leanne, Curtis, Shane, Joyce, Tony, Michelle, and great-grandkids, Amelia, Savannah, Faryn, Dante, Xavier, Chase, Samiah, Nevaeh, Luca, Keon, Isiah, and Mya.
Besides her parents, Mom was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Reginald Coward; siblings, Isalene, Charles, Olive, Archibald, and stepchildren, Alf, Clautilda, Donovan, and Thelma.
Visitation and funeral service to celebrate the life of Sybil Coward will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Friday, August 29, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12 noon in the All Faith Chapel with Pastor Dr. Harlyn Purdy officiating. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney, after a reception at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sybil may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Cecilia, please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.
From: Sen & Mary Ann White
Reginal, Rocky and Family
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. May she rest in eternal Peace forever
From: Raymond Ettienne
She was a great lady her and tuddie where good friends my her internal light shine bright
Cecelia and family. I am so sorry for your great loss. Your Mom was such a special lady who always displayed such peace and quiet strength with a welcoming smile for everyone with whom she came in contact. She exuded the nature of her Lord whom she served. She had a deep wisdom which is evident in the lives of her blessed children. She has run her race well and now is reaping many rewards in the presence of her Precious Saviour.
To the. family, we send our condolences! Your mom was loved by me and all who knew her! She will truly be missed!******GOD BLESS****
Don Colley &
Family!
To Rocky, Cecilia and the entire Coward Family, I am saddened by the passing of your Mom Sybil, my heartfelt condolences, during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
So very sad to hear of the loss of your Mom CC. Although I never met her we felt as tho we knew her forever. All the stories, please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of a great woman
Dan & Gail Ryan
So sorry to Cecilia and Tamiesha’s loss. My thoughts are with the entire family at this time.
Dear Debbie and Reuben and family, We are in Edmonton and I was checking the obits when I came across your mom’s. Peter and I are very sorry for your loss. No matter how long their lives are, it’s always a terrible loss. With sincere sympathy, Peter and Bonnie Cameron
My deepest conolences to the Coward Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers❤️
Sandra Perry Hrynick
I’m so sorry for your loss,of your beautiful Mother, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all 🙏🏾
Deepest Condolences to all the Coward Family on such a great loss . She was a Sweet Lady ..and will be missed by Everyone Rest Easy Mrs C .CarolCrawley James Delvecchio And Family
My heart is with you all. We were neighbours for a number of years at May Terrace. Such a wonderful lady who will be missed by all.
Cecilia and family, our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mother. While you will truly miss her guidance and wisdom in the future, the memories you have created will comfort you in the days and years ahead
Our deepest condolences to your family.
Deepest sympathy 💔to all family & friends.
Doddy💐💐 & Bobby
Our deepest condolences to the Coward family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hold fast to the wonderful memories & her legacy of faith, love and kindness.
My deepest sympathies to the Coward family. May your mom Rest In Eternal Peace
Sorry for your loss. May God give you strength at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family. Your loss is deeply felt. Hugs to you all
Deepest condolences to all of the Coward family. From Hazel and Michael Lucas
My deepest condolences to the entire Coward family on the loss of your beloved mother. May the Lord provide you all the strength and peace you need to face the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers .
So sorry for your great loss. You were blessed with a Godly, Loving Mom who lived a full long life. May God give peace and comfort to all her family.
She was indeed a gem and always had a welcoming smile for everyone! Heaven rejoices with its gain and we look forward to seeing her again! God rest her sweet soul and comfort all her grieving loved ones with their precious memories!
We are so very sorry for your loss she was a beautiful woman.
Yo Cecilia, Rocky, Reg, Ethel, Clara and Cephas and families , My sincere & deepest condolences for the loss of Sybil. Sybil was a beautiful lady and I’m honoured to know her. She will be truly miss and loved. Rest In Peace
Sybil. 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾
Rocky, Reg, and all your family and loved ones , my deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. She raised a beautiful family in our community. May she rest in peace.
Reggie, Rocky, Cecilia,Ethel, Dina and Cephas my heartfelt condolences to you and all the Coward Families. Your Mom radiated with kindness and love which I felt from all of you. May Sybil R.I.P. She was an angel she will be missed. Sybil raised a wonderful family My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
So sorry for your loss,May she rest in peace,condolences to all her family and friends.
To the home going of Sybil she was such a nice person. She had a wonderful life and the wonderful way she lived life made everyone who knew her love her. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the passing of one saint. We pray for comfort for Cecilia, Tanisha and all the family and Sybil we look forward seeing you again, just inside the Gates of Heaven. Pastor Kevin and Alice
My sincere condolences to the entire coward family . My thoughts and prayers are with you all . You all exhibit her kindness and goodness that your mom engrained in your upbringing . She will be missed , heaven has another angel in the mist . ❤️❤️❤️
Our sincete condolences to the entire Coward family and extended family. It is always hard when you loose your mom. She was a wonderfulLady. Rest in peace Sybil.
The Toussaint Family
My sincere condolences to the entire Coward family. Sybil was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless
To the family of Sybil Coward my sincere prayers and condolences. I know this is a difficult time for all. One day at a time. Hold on to the beautiful memories you each made with your mom!
My deepest condolences to you the family on the loss of your mom and Grandmother. May she Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to Dina, Ethel, Cecilia, Reggie, Rocky & Cephas. May memories of your mom bring you strength. Take care.
Dear Family and Friends of Mrs. Sybil Coward please accept my condolences for the loss of your mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. As we celebrate the life of this dear sister in the Lord take comfort in God’s word which reminds us that Sister Cybil Coward was ready. She wasn’t caught getting ready. She was ready. 2 Timothy 4::6-8 expresses this better than I ever could _ “For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord. Are you ready? May the Lord strengthen, comfort and give you peace today and the days ahead. With Humility and Love, Brother, Brian
Condolences Curtis and Coward family in the passing of your dear mother, may she r.i.p., may God comfort you all during this time of sadness, know that the hand of God will carry you through this difficult time, sorry for the loss of your dear Queen, hugs.
Love Teena Adams xo
Send condolences to Clara and the whole Coward family on the passing of your beloved mom. God’s grace and compassion during this difficult time .Lana MacLean Pleasant
My sincere condolences to the Coward family during this difficult time. Fly high Mrs. Coward and rest in eternal peace.
My deepest condolences going to the whole Coward family. Sybil was a great quiet lady well respected by all whom came into her sphere. RIP Ms Sybil
To Rocky, Cecilia and family our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother
So sorry for your recent loss. our prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
George and Dawn Talbot
Cecilia my deepest condolence on the passing of your mom.
Reg, Rocky, Cecilia, Ethel, Dina, Cephas, and the entire Coward family.
We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother. Sybil was such as wonderful and loving person. Our sincere condolences and may she rest in peace.
Cecilia and family, I am sorry to hear of your beautiful and Godly mom’s death. As we know she has gone to a wonderful place called heaven and you will see her again. May she and Keith are having a little talk at this moment!! I know you will surely miss her, but we know she is at peace.
My dearest other family. My heartfelt Condolences to all of you of this incredible lady who as in my younger years I so adored and loved tremendously. My memories on Tupper Street and onward of this loving family will forever be a part of my heart and soul. Im so grateful and honored That you Momma met my daughter Sarah and your words of wisdom that Day always remained with me. To Cecilia and all the loving family my heartfelt prayers and memories are with you all. So full of saddness of this news but joyed to know that our Heavenly Father gave our Sybil a beautiful glorious life with all her family and loving friends and most of all our Lord who she believed in so beautifully. Rest in loving peace beautiful lady and always a Momma to me. Sherry lee and daughter Sarah Chordis loving peace and lovingly Remembered.
Condolences Kevin n Family n All of
Mrs. Coward’s Families May She Rest In Peace