Read, Sylvia Louise (née Hawke) – Passed away peacefully at Victoria Manor on May 1, 2018 at the age of 85. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late William Read. Loving mother of William (the late Jackie), Susan Latchford (Wayne), Nancy Smith (Mario) and Tom (Barb). Dear grandma of 10, great-grandma of 20 and great-great grandma of 3. Sister of Loise Sawtell (Brian) and predeceased by the late Elenor Havel (the late Orville) and Barbara Hill. Funeral visitation will take place at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street on Wednesday, May 23rd from 1:00 until time of funeral service at 3:00p.m. in the chapel. If desired, a memorial donation to the Alzheimer Society of Kawartha Lakes would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences can be made at www.mackeys.ca