Edward Ernest “Ted” Sykes
July 21, 1950 - July 18, 2019
Funeral Details: Celebration of Life at a later time
Passed away on Thursday July 18, 2019 at Muskoka Shores in Gravenhurst after a tough battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He would have been 69 on July 21. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Evelyn Sykes, and was the younger brother of sister Brenda Page of London, Ontario. He was the loving father of Gregory (Maddie Mayberry) Sykes and Lesley (Adam) McMullin and grandpa to Cole McMullin. Ted was a long-time employee of Alcan Wire and Cable, he loved Muksoka and he especially loved to fish. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life to be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Muskoka Animal Centre can be made at https://ontariospca.ca/muskoka/
Earle Laycock
Posted on: Tuesday, July 23, 2019So sorry to hear about Ted and his health issues. I went to Gravenhurst Public and High Schools with Ted. We spent many a happy hour working as students at Briars Dairy. Ted ran the bottling machine and I operated the carton machine…hour after hour hi hi! Condolences to Ted’s family. Life couldn’t have been very enjoyable the last few years for Ted.
Hal & Judy Humphries
Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2019Our deepest condolences – Greg and Lesley – we were very saddened to hear of Ted’s death. We knew how much he had struggled this past few years and that must not have been easy for him. I met Ted early in my time in Gravenhurst back in the 1970’s when I was coaching hockey at the arena and we knew him mostly thereafter as your Dad as you both grew up.
Hal & Judy Humphries
Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2019Condolences – Lesley and Greg – we were saddened to learn of Ted’s death. I first met Ted when I came to town in the 70’ s – many times at the arena. We knew Ted thereafter as your Dad as you both grew up. We know he struggled these past few years and that could not have been easy for him.
Hal & Judy
Rob & Georgina Winlow
Posted on: Thursday, July 25, 2019Our heartful condolences at the loss of Ted. We have many memories of good times
with Ted (and Joyce). We had many fun times motorcycling together and enjoying the outdoors in Muskoka. Ted’s outgoing nature and friendliness made our traveling together out west and to Jamaica very memorable. When we were young he was always up to something that would create fun and adventure to have laughs about later. Ted never refused a request for help in projects, we count always count on him. We will miss him!
Sincere regards, Rob & Georgina Winlow
Rob Avery
Posted on: Friday, August 30, 2024Went to North Ward, then GPS with Ted. We almost burned down the old arena, by way of a fun grass fire. Condolences to his family.
Rob Avery
Posted on: Friday, August 30, 2024Went to North Ward, then GPS with Ted. We almost burned down the old arena, by way of a fun grass fire. Condolences to his family.