Sydney Appou

Au cher Tonton Sydney,

Je te souhaite de trouver la paix où tu es actuellement. Comme on dit loin des yeux, près du coeur, tu restes dans mes pensées et mes prières.

Je t’embrasse,
Marine.

Aujourd'hui mon cœur est lourd mais aussi rempli d'une immense gratitude pour t'avoir eu dans ma vie ♥️.Tu n'étais pas seulement un oncle mais aussi un example .Tu m'as offert mes chaussures pour ma première communion. Je passais mes vacances chez toi a Bell Village, tu me passais ton cyclomoteur P 104,bleu ,chose que tu ne faisais pas a n'importe qui. J'en ai tellement de souvenirs avec toi. Je ne t'oublierai jamais mon cher tonton .Repose en paix. On se reverra un jour .

Today, we remember a truly remarkable man whose warmth, laughter, and genuine spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was the life of every gathering, always ready with a joke, a smile, or a story that would leave everyone laughing. His jovial nature and positive energy made every moment spent in his company a memorable one.
Our interactions with him were always filled with fun, good vibes, sincerity, and kindness. He had a rare gift for making people feel welcome and valued, and above all, he was a genuinely good human being.
Our heartfelt condolences go to his beloved wife, Francess, his daughters, Nathalie and Isabelle, and all their family during this difficult time. May the countless happy memories he created bring comfort and strength in the days ahead. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Dear Tonton,

Thank you for the memories, the greetings at the airport, your Volkswagen tooktooking down the street as we head on family picnics, waiting for the "marsan coco picque" on your front verandah, the well thought out nicknames, your infectious laughter and any excuse to laugh, your sharing of knowledge about music, books, old movie (especially those Westerns you loved). Thank you for it all.

You will be missed. Rest in peace.

Dear Nathalie & Family,
My deepest condolences. May God be with you and your family in this difficult time.
Your father was a very good person. He always liked to joke and make people laugh. May he Rest in peace.

Chers Sydney,

Dieu sait à quel point tu as compté et compte toujours pour moi. Il ya 5 ans je ne connaissais pas, j’étais un étranger dans un nouveau mais toi et ta famille vous m’avez accueilli les bras ouverts dans la votre et ce sont des choses qui ne s’oublient juste pas. A travers le temps j’ai appris à te connaître d’une façon plus profonde…de ton amour à la nourriture à tes histoire incroyable de ton temps passé dans la police. Tu es une personne qui a toujours radié de par de ton amour de la vie et ta soif de connaissances. J’adorais te parler et passer du temps ensemble et franchement c’était un des plus grand honneur et bonheur de ma vie te t’avoir connu.

« Dans une chambre avec la plus belle femme du monde et du gros poids, je choisirais toujours le gros poids 😂 »

Je t’aime et tu seras toujours dans mes prières.

Reste en paix Sydney.

Dhruv Hardin.

​It is rare to meet someone who can make such a lasting impression in a short amount of time. Sydney was truly special. Though our paths crossed only recently, he deeply touched my heart. I will always cherish the conversations we shared and the incredible sense of humor he brought to every moment. Sydney, you will be deeply missed, but the laughter and warmth you shared will stay with me always.

Cher tonton Tiné
C’est avec une grande de tristesse que j’accepte ton départ. Je garderai toujours de toi le souvenir d’un homme extrêmement cultivé et jovial. Tes rires qu’on entendait à des dizaines de mètres nous manquera énormément
Je me rappellerai toujours des fois où tu aimais embêter papi en lui demandant s’il se rappelait quel acteur jouait dans tel ou tel film.
Les petits appels qu’on se faisait de temps en temps étaient et resteront dans ma mémoire car tu arrivais toujours à faire des blagues même en étant pas au top de ta forme
Tu vas nous manquer
Mr Magoo

My heart goes out to Natalie, Isabella, aunty Frances’s and all the friends and family who are grieving the loss of Uncle Sidney. He was an incredible person who will be deeply missed. His sense of humor and ability to spread positivity were truly special gifts. I'll never forget the way he'd share happiness and show respect to those around him. The way he'd say "thank you" with such sincerity was inspiring. One memory that stands out is when he grasped my hands and said "Merci Madam" - it's a moment I'll always treasure. Rest in peace, Uncle Sidney. You will be dearly missed.

May you rest in peace!

My heart felt condolences to Manon, Natalie, Isabelle, aunty Francese and all family. Uncle Sidney was one of the best person I have known in the past 10 yrs. He laughed and made others laugh despite his illness and pain. His positive attitude was really inspiring. May he rest in peace.

Toutes mes sympathies à la famille . Je garde un tres bon souvenir de ton papa Isabelle . Courage à vous en ce temps de deuil

Hello tonton Tiné

Je n'arrive toujours pas a croire que tu sois parti

Tu vas beaucoup nous manquer

Ton rire exceptionnel qu'on pouvait entendre a des kilometres, tes nicknames que tu donnais a tout le monde ,ton franc parler, ton autorité qui nous a toujours guidé, ta connaissance ultime de toutes les vieilles chansons et les vieux films , ta bonne memoire

Bref.. tellement de qualités que tu avais

Je suis tellement triste de savoir que tu es parti aujourd'hui mais en meme temps soulagé que tu n'aies plus de douleur et que tu ne souffres plus aujourd'hui

Veille bien sur ta famille

Tu nous manqueras tellement tonton Tiné

Until we meet again

Je te dis Aurevoir ❤️❤️
Bina

Rest in Peace Tonton Sydney 🕊️

We will miss you and all the nicknames you had for us and I’ll never forget your big laugh that was so contagious.

You will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved you.

Goodbye for now ❤️

Losing a brother is one of the most painful experiences life can bring. Saying goodbye carries the weight of love and cherished memories that can never be replaced.

It would take a lifetime to express all the cherished memories and kindness that have been among the many gifts you have given to us. Your absence will never be filled. It leaves a void in my heart that can never be replaced.

The pain of your loss is very heavy, but the privilege of being your brother was a blessing. Though you have gone, your spirit will always live on in everything I do. Your presence will always be felt through your unique laughter, your jokes, your brilliant mind, and your good advice.

You brought us to so many wonderful places with your stories. I feel less pain knowing that you are now in a better place, where angels are watching over our family from Heaven.

Our frequent telephone calls will no longer exist, but our communication will continue through the daily prayers that will be said. Though we can no longer speak as we once did, our bond remains unbroken.

Goodbye, brother, and please be lenient with me for not having the right words to express my feelings. You have been so exceptional that words alone cannot adequately describe the impact you have had on my life.

I will miss your unique laughter, your jokes, your insightful mind, and your wise advice. The memories you gave us will remain in our hearts forever.

Though you are gone, your spirit will always remain with us, and your love will continue to guide us.

Rest in peace, dear brother. You will always be loved, remembered, and cherished.

Until we meet again

When I think of Uncle Syd, the adjective that comes to mind is: IMPOSING!

Uncle Syd never went unnoticed! He commanded attention through his physical presence, but also through his booming voice and his hearty laugh.

Uncle Syd embodied authority when we were children. A single look from him and we would go and hide, but he was also the person we turned to whenever we had worries. He was a great source of support whenever we needed him.

As I grew older, I realized that Uncle Syd represented stability and reliability for his family, for those who knew him, and professionally as well.

Uncle Syd loved having people over to his home, because he knew that Aunt Francesse would treat us to her delicious homemade dishes. He gave his children far more than just a sense of hospitality, passing on many other values as well.

We will never forget the wonderful times we spent together, whether in Mauritius or in Vancouver…the bursts of laughter and the old stories he would tell us thanks to his remarkable memory.

Uncle Syd, you will remain a pillar of our family, and we will never forget you!

Thank you for everything you brought into our lives over the years.

Rest in peace, dear Uncle Syd.

Your niece, Zoli Mooney.

Dear Tonton Sydney,

As I reflect on my memories of you and the impact you had on my life, I hear your laugh, I see your eyes twinkle every time you see Francesse, I hear your big voice telling a joke, a story or sharing a piece of general knowledge or talking about one of your favourite old movies! I see your delight at the idea of having some “good food” especially some desert!

I think of you as a monument, a man that had such a presence of course, due to your height, but mainly due to the respect that your person demanded and received- respect for your intelligence, your sense of integrity, your love for your family, your general knowledge and your friendliness.

I am grateful for the memories that I have of you at our Preaudet family events and for the time spent at your house with your family when I visited for weekends! You always challenged me and treated me as your own child!

Rest In Peace Tonton Sydney. I am sure that you are delighting everyone wherever you are with a good story (maybe a cheeky one!!!) and your legendary laugh!

Until we meet again….

Mon cher oncle,
Tu vas beaucoup nous manquer. Merci pour tout ce que tu as été pour nous. Ta bonne humeur et ta présence vont beaucoup nous manquer. Repose en paix, tu resteras à jamais dans nos coeurs. Nous ne t'oublierons jamais ❤️

Mes condeleances a toute la famille et beaucoup de courage pour les jours a venir,il va nous manquer tous,
Mon oncle Sydney etait quelqun de tres jovial ,toujours avec son fort rire
Tu seras toujours dans nos pensees tonton Sydney
Je te dis Un Aurevoir ,Maïs pas Un Adieu.
For always in my ♥, ta niece,Lilette❤️

We are all very saddened to learn the loss of Sydney. We will remember him fondness for the times he has visited us in London UK from Mauritius.

He has been a very good friend to my late father and to my dear mother as well.

We send you, your mother, your sister and all your family our love, deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences.

May your father receive God's grace and blessings and may his soul rest in eternal peace.

Amen.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
🕯️🕯️🕯️

Josée, Patrick and Mary-jo

Sinceres condolences to you dear family

TontonTiné forever in our thoughts

Big kisses

Patricia