Gerald Allen Sykes

Gerald Allen Sykes of Chatham passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday November 5, 2008 just one day after his 64th birthday. Gerald was born in Raleigh Township to his parents Marian (Wilkinson) and Nelson Sykes. He is survived by his sister Ona & Pat Forget and by his brothers Murry & Marie Sykes and Larry Sykes. Gerald is also survived by his nephews & nieces Shawn, Angie, Dale, Chad, Melissa, Christopher, Erin, Corey and Vicki as well as great nephews & nieces Dontae, Desmond, Donavan, Meghan, Ryan, Riley, Makayla and Cooper. Missing their step-dad are Anthony, Ghenene and Charlene. In keeping with Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim on Saturday November 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Pardoville Union Cemetery. Friends wishing to honour Gerald’s life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society.