Mrs. Susan M. Sykes

Susan M. Sykes Loving Wife, Mother, and Adoring Grandy LOWELL—Susan Mary (Fitzsimmons) Sykes, the beloved wife of Darren H. Sykes, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at her home, surrounded by all of the people she loved. Susan was born in Lowell on January 10, 1958, a daughter of James and Theresa (Dube) Fitzsimmons of Lowell who survive her. Sue attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. She furthered her education at the University of Lowell and Middlesex where she earned her Early Childhood Teaching Certification. For nearly 30 years Mrs. Sykes taught pre-school, nurturing and loving hundreds of children throughout the years. Her employment was a true vocation, evident to her students and their parents who were lucky enough to spend some formative time in her classroom. Her caring nature was the true definition of who she was. The love she had for her family was second to none. Sue’s grandchildren were her greatest joy. Family time meant everything to her. From Disney Vacations to summer days and nights at Cobbetts Pond, Sue was happiest when she was with the people she loved. Sue is survived by her devoted husband Darren; her loving parents, James and Theresa Fitzsimmons, her adoring children, Joshua Sykes and his wife Abigail of Beverly, Bethany Peters and her husband Brian of Lowell, and Jesse Sykes of Lowell; her five treasured grandchildren, Shane, Thomas, Josephine, Amos, and Keira; her sister Karen Ciaccio and her husband Steve of Nashua; her father-in-law, Henry G. Sykes of Lowell; her sisters-in law and brothers-in law, Heather Busa and her husband Wayne of Tewksbury, Holly Sykes, and Laurel Millett and her husband Emmet all of Lowell; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Sykes also leaves her Building Blocks Family and her Lawrence Street Church Family. Sue was the daughter-in-law of the late Beverly M. Sykes, whom she cherished, who passed away in 2012. FUNERAL NOTICE SYKES—in Lowell, February 17, 2016, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, Susan M. Sykes, beloved wife of Darren H. Sykes. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on SUNDAY from 2 until 6 PM. Sue’s FUNERAL SERVICE will take place on MONDAY MORNING at 10 AM at the LAWRENCE STREET CHURCH. Burial will follow in the Lowell Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Susan M. Sykes

January 10, 1958 - February 17, 2016