Sedlescombe mourns stalwart Sylvia

Sylvia and John moved from Dulwich to Brambles in Sedlescombe in 1992, to share the house with Sylvia's sister Eileen.

They threw themselves into village life and joined in everything.

They were active members of the village drama group where John helped backstage and Sylvia put her many talents to good use in acting and directing, and even playing the piano when required.

She was a member of Sedlescombe Garden Society, attended the shows and at the New Year parties even played the piano for entertainment.

Sylvia was the secretary for the Sedlescombe Societies Association and chaired the Sedlescombe Village Hall Committee, as well as acting as booking clerk for the hall.

She was an active help at the village school too, as a classroom assistant, and enjoyed being with the children.

For many years Sylvia was editor of the Parish News and wrote the Sedlescombe Village Voice column for the Battle Observer.

Sylvia was pleased when her sister Becky moved to Sedlescombe as she and John were very family orientated, and she loved having Tim and Casper, her sons, visit with their families, and to stay with them.

She took great pride in her grandchildren and their achievements.

Sylvia also enjoyed family trips to France and spoke fluent French.

Sylvia's funeral will take place on Wednesday at 11.30am at St John the Baptist Church, Sedlescombe.

Family flowers only, but donations to St Michael's Hospice via Arthur C Towner in Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea.

Sylvia will be sorely missed by all who knew her and Sedlescombe and the Observer sends its condolences to Tim and Casper, their families, Becky and Eileen.