Gerard J. Sykes, age 67, formerly of Canton, of Brookline passed away November 1st at Care One at Brookline. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School and attended Georgetown University. Beloved son of the late Agnes F. (Skehan) and George C. Sykes, Sr. Brother of George C. Sykes, Jr. and his longtime friend Elaine Rizzo of FL, Stephen F. Sykes and his wife Chris of CA, Robert E. Sykes and his wife Janet of Canton and Cathy Sykes of Hull. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St. Canton Tuesday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday morning prior to the mass from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerry’s memory to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459 or to Care One Brookline, 99 Park St., Brookline, MA 02445.