George C. Sykes, Sr. age 97 of Canton passed away February 25th at the Hellenic Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and Northeastern University. After graduation George worked for “CCC” (Civilian Conservation Corps) in Vermont, and then went on to work at the Watertown Arsenal from 1940 to 1953, with time out for Military Service where he served in the Marine Corps in WW II in the South Pacific fighting in the Battle of Okinawa. He went on to work as the Facilities and Plant Manager for W.R. Grace for 31 years before retiring in 1984. George was an avid Outdoorsman and enjoyed working in his garden. He was a resident of Canton for over 60 years where he was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, the Canton Fish & Game Club, The K of C Council #2095, the Canton Retired Men’s Club and a volunteer for 5 years at the Canton Senior Center. He was also a member of the Canton Veteran’s Council, the American Legion Post #24 in Canton and the Canton Funeral Honor Guard. Beloved husband of the late Agnes F. (Skehan). Father of George C. Sykes, Jr. and his longtime friend Elaine Rizzo of FL, Stephen F. Sykes and his wife Chris of CA, Gerard J. Sykes of Brookline, Robert E. Sykes and his wife Janet of Canton and Cathy Sykes of Hull. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday 4-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10:30. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran’s Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021 or to the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 601 Sherman St. Canton, MA 02021