Sylvia Daniels

Sylvia Daniels, age 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 13, 2026 after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Maine. She was born in Bangor, received most of her schooling in Newport, with a final year at Livermore Falls High School, and attained her BS 1963 at Farmington State Teachers College.

She enjoyed many summers in Nova Scotia, giving her the ability to break into true Cape Breton stepdancing whenever a Celtic dance tune played. She was the daughter of Rev. Homer and Evangeline Hughey, and will be missed by her soulmate Tom Webb. She leaves two daughters: Kimberley Shaw (Rebecca) of Boston MA, Kristin Haverlock (Robert) of Seattle WA, two grandsons Brenden and Isak, and nieces and nephews from her beloved late sister Rona Leighton of Chalfont PA; also her cousin Ret Capt. David Farnham (Carole).

She is known for her talent for baking, as well as her sewing and design skills, which were showcased at Camden Civic Theater productions through the 1980s. She had a vocabulary any editor would envy, and though her opinions would sometimes "throw sparks", her opinions were always clear. She supported local animal shelters wherever she lived, always had a cat or two at home, and greatly enjoyed observing the wildlife from her home in Sabattus, where she spent the last 20 years of her life.

A private memorial service will be held in the fall. Donations in her honor to local animal shelters or to Shriners Hospitals are welcome.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared here on Sylvia's tribute page. Arrangements are under the care of Albert & Burpee Funeral Home & Cremation Services 253 Pine St. Lewiston, ME (207) 782-7201.