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Herbert Dykes Obituary
Irondequoit: Born on Jan. 12, 1931. Passed away on Sept. 5, 2008, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with Iymphoma. Predeceased by his parents, John and Edith (Hahn) Dykes and brother, Alexander (Jack) Dykes. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Irene, son James (Cindy), daughter Kathy(Michael) Turiano and grandchildren, Benjamin and Melissa. Also survived by his sister, Virginia (William) Hart, brother, J. Roger Dykes, sister-in-law, Emmy Lou Dykes and aunt, Agnes Bovill, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Herb was a 34-year employee of Eastman Kodak Co. He also served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. Herb was a caring man who enjoyed home projects, scouting, music and traveling with his family. He also participated in the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Friends may call Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 from 2-5 p.m. at Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, 570 Kings Highway South. You are invited to celebrate his Funeral Mass on Monday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 445 Kings Highway South. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Herb's name to the Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580. Special thanks to the hospice staff for their wonderful care during Herb's final days.
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Pam (Bready) Nichols
September 9, 2008
Kathy, Jim & Mrs. Dykes,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Dykes' passing. I want you to know that I think of you often and remember some really great times. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, especially for strength to get through this tough time in your lives.
Don Miller
September 6, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. This note is from a childhood friend of Herb. I lost track of him as we lived separate but similar lives with the same interests and at Kodak for 34 years.
It is remarkable how he looks like I remember; I'd know him instantly had we ever crossed paths in all those years in Rochester and at Kodak Park.
I remember being at Herb's house off Lake Avenue, and helping him to wear in the bearings to improve the wheels and then testing them to choose the best for his race in the Soapbox Derby. Herb's dad had helped him set up a way to run in the bearings, and spin the wheels to see which ones would spin the longest times.
It was so exciting to see him win the race and go to Akron.
I don't remember much more to share, but we were good friends.
I'm sad that we did not keep in touch, and for his struggle against cancer and your loss.
Diane Beaudoin
September 6, 2008
Kathy (and family),
I am thinking of you at this time and know that you have stayed the course during your father's fight with lymphona. My prayers now are that you and your family would experience God's encompassing arms, His comfort close, His presence real, His grace sustaining. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends..and sustained by God's everlasting love.
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