Franklin Sykes (12 Dec 1944 - 25 Oct 2024)

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Location
St Luke's Church 111 Old Road Overton Wakefield WF4 4RB
Date
20th Nov 2024
Time
12pm
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SYKES
Franklin
On 25th October 2024, peacefully at home, Overton, and formerly of Thornhill, aged 79 years, Franklin, dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Amanda, Dean, Nigel and Jeremy, a dear and loved father-in-law, grandad and great grandad, a beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and committal will take place at St Luke’s Church, Overton on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 12 noon.
Relatives and friends please accept this intimation. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers. Donations may be made online or placed in the collection box provided for the benefit of the British Heart Foundation and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
One of Franklin’s last wishes was for everyone to wear bright colours, in celebration of his life.

Nigel Sykes donated £250 in memory of Franklin

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Nigel Sykes donated £250 in memory of Franklin

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Karen Hodson wrote

Hello uncle Franklin your going miss you lots not going to be same with out you rip till meet again love u lots Karen and lads coventery

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Emma Farrington donated £20 in memory of Franklin

Thinking you all at this sad time. Sending you all our Love xx

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Jayne Rayner wrote

Franklin you were my brother, best friend and an incredible support over the years to me and Allen.

life is not going to be the same now you're gone 😥😥

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Jayne Rayner donated £20 in memory of Franklin
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Barbara and Allen Swailes donated £20 in memory of Franklin
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Jayne Rayner wrote

The best Uncle and Great-Uncle. Always there for advice and guaranteed to make everyone smile. The amazing memories will stay with us forever 💔😥xxx

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Carl Swailes donated £20 in memory of Franklin

Best uncle and role model will be sadly missed but never forgotten

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Beth Sykes is attending the funeral
Beth Sykes wrote

To the best grandad, that picked us up from school, made great beans on toast, took me to many dance classes and riding lessons, and took me and Ben on multiple tours of the museums
in Yorkshire in the school holidays for there activity days!!

You were the life and soul of a room, always knew how to make everyone laugh and were a great mentor in how to drink🤭 (although mum didn't think so when I couldn't unlock the door when I got home 😂)

Life will be very different without you, but you will forever be in our hearts and memories. Love you always 💙🩷❤️💛🧡💚🩵💜

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Emma Sykes wrote

Grandad,
I can't even begin to put into words how thankful I am for everything. You were the father figure I needed right until the end. You are already so missed and life will never be the same without you in it. Love you always. Xx

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Helen Swailes donated in memory of Franklin
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Justin Goldthorpe donated £10 in memory of Franklin

Rest in Peace 🙏 Sending all the family my best wishes and sympathy. He was a good man.

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Janet and Gary Morgan wrote

You were the heart and soul of any party Franklin. Christmas will never be the same without you. Rest well dear friend

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Sharon Sykes wrote

The man -The myth -The legend
My father in law was one in a million and will leave a very big hole in our hearts & lives
Sleep well lovely man and enjoy your 80th birthday with Elvis 💙💙

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