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Cecilia M. Sykes
February 16, 2019

Obituary

NEW BEDFORD — Cecilia M. (Cubas) Sykes passed away on February 16, 2019 at Hathaway Manor after a brief illness. She was the widow of Edward Sykes and daughter of the late Fidel and Etelvina (Rosina) Cubas.

She was born in Cambridge in 1928 but a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Cecilia was a graduate of New Bedford High School Class of 1946 and was employed at Aerovox Corporation for 39 years until her retirement.

A member of Grace Episcopal Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family and taking part in a widow support group.

Survivors include her two sisters, Carmen Alfonse of New Bedford and Gloria Adao of Calif., her two godchildren Donna Grant and Sandra Ponte, several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Elena Ponte, Dolores Lima and Anita Roderigues.

Visiting hours are Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. Her funeral will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. in Grace Church, 422 County St., New Bedford, followed by burial in Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101.

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Wilson Funeral Chapel
479 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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