Sylvia Ann Cropper

Sylvia Ann Cropper, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Thursday, July 29th, 2021 at her apartment at Traditions. She was 82. Ann was born May 27, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles Vernon and Helen Hazel (Brown) Cropper. After earning her bachelor’s degree she worked for over 30 years as a Nurse anesthetist at the Children’s Hospital in Boston until her retirement in the late 1980’s. She was an active parishioner at the Allin Congregational Church in Dedham and a member of the West Roxbury Garden Club. After retirement Ann became a certified Master Gardener through the MA Horticultural Society. The garden in her home in West Roxbury was awarded a distinguished garden award by Mayor Tom Menino. She volunteered many hours at Elm Bank (Wellesley), and at several New England Flower Shows, and at the New England Wild Flower Society. For many years as a member of the West Roxbury Garden Club, she planned memorable garden tours. Ann loved all things Vermont and owned a second home there for several years. An outdoor girl and strong athlete prior to her declining health, she was a sports enthusiast, and huge Red Sox fan. Ann was the sister of the late Leonard Lee Cropper and is survived by her brother Charles Cropper of Franklin; a niece, Judith Fitzgerald of Sandwich; and two nephews, Craig Cropper of Norwood, and William Cropper of Franklin. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, August 3rd from 9 to 11 am at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11 o clock. Interment will follow in the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury.