Sylvia Maria Anderson passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2026, at the age of 73.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Douglas; daughter Colleen (John) Hulbert; son, D. Cameron Anderson, Jr.; grandchild, D. Cameron Anderson, III; and her brother, Robert (Betty Pryor) Turner; and many cousins.

Sylvia was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and emigrated with her family to Florida at the age of 5. She attended elementary, high school, and Florida State University earning her degree in social studies education.

Douglas and Sylvia were married in 1973 in Tallahassee, Florida. The family spent 3 years in Clovis, New Mexico while Douglas was in the U.S. Air Force.

In 1980 she and the family moved to Rochester, when Douglas’s enlistment in the Air Force ended. Sylvia worked for a short time as a substitute teacher before she became an employee of the Monroe County Department of Social Services. While employed there she earned her Masters Degree in Social Work. At MCDSS she worked as an examiner, senior examiner, administrator, and finally in the IT department. After 25 years of serving the public she retired in 2015.

She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Friends and family are invited to call on Oct 3, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 3325 Winton Rd South, Rochester, NY.

Donations may be made in Sylvia’s name to
LifeSpan
1900 S. Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
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and/or
Foodlink
2011 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14615
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