Sylvia Marilyn (Mason) Greenleaf, born December 29, 1936, in Gardiner, Maine, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026.
Sylvia graduated as Valedictorian from Litchfield Academy. She went on to work as a secretary at Gardiner Shoe before dedicating more than 30 years of service to the State of Maine Department of Labor.
Family was the center of Sylvia's world—especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable pride and joy. She loved music, particularly Elvis, Hank Williams, John Denver, and attending Gospel concerts. She was a devoted fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox's.
An accomplished quilter, Sylvia generously shared her knowledge and beautiful handmade creations with family and friends. She was also known for her sweet tooth and her love of good food.
Sylvia remained active in her community through the Manchester and Richmond Seniors groups, AARP, Oldies but Goodies, her Quilting Circle, and Community Beacon, where she volunteered by offering rides to those in need. She was a faithful and active member of Winter Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving children: John W. Greenleaf, Jr. and Nancy (Peacock) Greenleaf; Diane L. Frederickson; and Randall T. Greenleaf and Marie E. Turgeon. She was a proud grandmother to Misty L. Michaud, Amber D. Michaud, Amy J. Stevens, Samantha J. Jourdan, Adam R. Greenleaf, and Matthew J. Greenleaf; and a treasured great-grandmother to Brandon S. Ware, Griffin L. Ware, Lillian J. Matos, Celena L. Matos, and Nathaniel J. Stevens. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty J. Mason and Barbara A. Hickey, along with many additional family members and dear friends.
Sylvia was predeceased by the love of her life, John W. Greenleaf, Sr.; her parents, Dorothy M. (Farnham) Mason and Melvin W. Mason; her brother, Errol L. Mason; her daughter, Julie A. Greenleaf; her sons, Terry L. Greenleaf and Timothy R. Greenleaf; and her daughter-in-law, Tammy L. (Brown) Greenleaf.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to her compassionate care team at Maine General Medical Center for their attentive and loving care.
Sylvia was such a positive ray of sunlight, always smiling and laughing. She will be greatly missed.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant Street, Richmond, Maine 04357.
A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Winter Street Baptist Church, 32 Winter Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow the service at the church.
A graveside service at Litchfield Plains Cemetery will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her honor to a local food bank.