Sylvia A. Giannelli (Forrest) age 74 of Canton passed away December 21st at the Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood. Born in Canton, she was raised in Sharon, graduated from Sharon High School and has lived in Canton for the last 53 years. She loved crafts and most especially spending time with her family. Beloved wife of Alfred F. Mother of Gianna Carrabino of Burlington, John of Canton, Ray of Canton, Debbie DiCicco of Raynham, Gary of Hyde Park and Sabrina Giannelli of Canton. Sister of Maryanne Patten of Norwood, Sandy Sapienza of N. Attleboro, Debbie Ferguson of VT and the late Teddy Forrest. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend a funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Tuesday morning at 10:30. Burial Dry Pond Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations may be made in her memory to the ASPCA at www.aspca.org