Sylvia Babcock, 78

Published 6:47 am Saturday, May 21, 2011

Sylvia (Thompson) Babcock, 78, went to be with the Lord May 14, 2011 at Hope House, Cape Coral, Fla. She was at peace, surrounded by the love of family and close friends.

Born in Darlington, England, the oldest of four children (Rosemary, John, Richard), she married Gordon Wesel in 1951 and became a U.S. citizen. She spend the majority of her life in southwest Florida after her marriage to Phillip Babcock, who died in 2002.

She created six beautiful children with Gordon: Carol Allen (Gene); Virginia Hervey (Greg); Gordon Wesel, who died in December 2004, and Beth; Teresa Rzepka (Gary); Angela Wesel; and Cynthia Reichelt (Randy). She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice-Lee County.