Laconia, NH-----Kenneth Chapman Sykes, 62, of Laconia, NH and formerly of Conway, NH, died unexpectedly on June 27, 2011.
Mr. Sykes was born March 13, 1949 in Lowell, Mass., the son of Richard and Myrtle (Chapman) Sykes. He was educated in the Chelmsford school system and was a graduate of Plymouth State University in 1971, where he received his degree in Business Administration. He was a former banker and businessman in Conway, N.H. Kenneth was also a certified home inspector.
Mr. Sykes enjoyed the outdoors, golfing with his children, woodworking and making people laugh.
Survivors include a son, Matthew G. Sykes, of Los Angeles, Calif; a daughter, Tiffany C. Sykes of Orford, NH; his father, Richard Sykes, of Laconia; a brother, Ronald Sykes, of Chelmsford, Mass. and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother.
A private memorial service for family was held in Lowell, Mass.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Golden View Health Care Center – Resident Fund, 19 NH Route 104, Meredith, NH 03253
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.