Ira Sylvester

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Ira Sylvester, 97, passed away on Feb. 14, 2024. Born in Waterville, he was the son of the late Elwood and Eva (Hamlin) Sylvester.

Ira was raised on a small farm in East Winslow, attending local schools and working different jobs, including working in the woods and picking up milk at local dairy farms.

In 1955 Ira began a distinguished military and civil service career that sent him and his family around the globe. After retiring in 1991 he and his wife Isobel moved to Florida where he enjoyed life to the fullest.

He was predeased by his brothers Fred, Merlon and Ralph Sylvester, and sisters Irene Blomiley and Jessie Brooks.

Ira is suvived by his loving wife of 65 years Isobel (Murdoch) Sylvester; his son Bruce Sylvester and partner Kim of Oakland, his daughter Shona Cox of Melbourne, Fla.; and three granddaughters Samantha, Melissa and Adhley Sylvester of Oakland; and many nephew and nieces.

Ira, aka Uncle Joe, will be forever missed by those who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday March 3, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Winslow VFW.