Dr. Gardnel "Doc" Sylvester

VILLE PLATTE – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dr. Gardnel “Doc” Sylvester, age 82, announces his passing on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of all Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Rite of Committal will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery with Father Mitchell Guidry, celebrant.
A loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, “Doc” will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Sebastien Sylvester of Ville Platte, two sons Carl Sylvester and wife Sally of Ville Platte and Keith Sylvester and wife Penny of Alexandria, daughter Kathryn S. Foster and husband Dr. David of Charleston, West Virginia and brother Dr. Roland Sylvester of New Iberia. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his nine grandchildren: Greg Foster and wife Bridget, Brad Foster and wife Robin, Doug Foster and wife Carla, Sarah Sylvester, Christopher Sylvester, Jason Sylvester, Taylor Sylvester, Sydney Sylvester, and Morgan Sylvester and four great grandchildren: Conner, Parker, Cole and Elsie Foster.
“Doc” now rests in Heaven with his parents Dillard and Lela Sylvester and his two brothers J. L. Sylvester and Clyde Sylvester.
At the request of the Sylvester family, visitation will take place at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 8:00 AM until time of services. A rosary will be prayed in his honor Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and/or leave condolences for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements. 337.363.2181