Herbert L. Lyken

LYKEN, Herbert L. "Herb" Of Randolph, Oct. 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Olga (Gall) Lyken. Loving father of Denise Lyken Jones and her husband Ben of Bridgeport, CT, Leslie Lyken Fields and her husband Glenn of Brooklyn, NY, Herb Lyken of Randolph and Judith Lyken Gueye and her husband Omar of Randolph. Cousin of Frances Cave of Canton, Stella Reeves of Washington, DC, Pearl Clunes of Richmond, VA, Daphnie Granger and Claude Clunes, both of Miami, FL. Dear grandfather of Jahi Foster-Bey, Jamila Foster-Bey, Jamaal Redon, Jessica Redon and Malik Gueye. Also survived by many other family and friends. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 No. Main Street, (Rte. 28), RANDOLPH. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 AM in the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River St., Mattapan. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Burial in the V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River St., Boston, MA 02126. Herb was born in Boston, and graduated from Commerce High School. He later graduated from Suffolk University and received his MBA from Harvard Business School. Herb Retired after over 15 years of service as the Professor of Finance and Accounting for the University of Massachusetts. A member of the United States Army, Herb served in W.W. II and was a member of the Promethean's Inc. Herb was an active member of the Town of Randolph for most of his 53 years in town, serving on many boards and committees, including the Randolph Finance Committee, Town Meeting Member, Randolph Police Community Focus Group, and a founder of the Randolph Fair Practice Commission. Herb was also an active member at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Randolph, serving as a Vestry member and Treasurer. He also was a founder and board member of the Unity Bank and Trust in Boston, which is now the One United Bank. In his spare time, Herb was an avid golfer and also enjoyed doing income tax preparation for many friends and family. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our website at: www.cartwrightfuneral.com.