Sylvia joined the University in 2007. She worked as a chef within a number of different units before becoming Chef Supervisor in the production kitchen, which supports catering outlets around the University.
Sylvia's love of cooking had started when she was just 15 and working in her parents' fish and chip shop, where she was known for trying new things to tempt the customers in.
Upon leaving the family business, she worked all around the UK in hotels, restaurants and for an agency, before joining the University.
Highly thought of for her professional attitude and 100 per cent commitment to her work, Sylvia would regularly go the extra mile for her team.
Even with a last-minute phone call, she could be relied upon to jump in the car and head to work. She was a team player who was always there for her friends.
Sylvia had a very active life and was often out with her dogs, the late Mac and new young spaniel Duffy.
A strong and independent woman, she was very passionate about food and enjoyed eating out with friends to gain new recipe ideas she could recreate at work.
Sylvia will be sorely missed by her close friends and her team in the production kitchen.