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Dr. Richard H. Sikes, 76, of East Granby, beloved husband of Maureen (McCourt) Sikes, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born March 19, 1939, in Hartford, son of the late Dr. Ralph Sikes and Margaret (Walsh) Sikes; he had lived in East Granby for the past 37 years and prior to that spent three years in Switzerland. Richard attended Yale University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering, and then served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. After his service, he moved to Boston where he attended Tufts Dental School, receiving his D.M.D., and met his future wife. Richard had a dental practice in East Granby for over 30 years. He enjoyed reading, jogging, traveling, and spending summers at his lake house in Deerfield, NH. In addition to Maureen, his wife of 44 years, he is survived by a son, Dr. Christopher Sikes and his wife Ani, of Washington, PA; a daughter, Jennifer (Sikes) Keefer and her husband Scott, of Norwalk; two sisters, Martha Sikes and Dr. Barbara Sikes, both of VA; a cousin, Jane and Champe Ransom, of VA; and three grandchildren he loved dearly: Nyree, Arpi, and Ida. His family will receive friends Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 6-8 PM at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 10 AM, at St. Bernard's Church, 7 Maple St., Tariffville. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Bernard's Church, 7 Maple St, Tariffville, CT 06081 or to East Granby Library, P.O. Box G, East Granby, CT 06026. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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James McKenzie
January 18, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Richard's death. I only met Maureen and his son and daughter once, on a trip through North Dakota one summer a long time ago. (I taught at UND in Grand Forks). Richard and I had served as Operating Room technicians in the US Army, Fort Campbell, KY for more than a year together and he was without doubt my best friend there. We kept in touch after that,though our paths diverged. That GF visit, I remember vividly, was part of a trip to show his daughter Laura Engles Wilder country and the whole family stayed with us overnight (I think).
If any family reads this at this late date, I would like you to know how important your father was to me for encouraging me to go to college after my time in the Army. He actually got me to do that at Fort Campbell, night classes at Austin Peay State College. For Richard, it was to keep his spirit alive in a pretty desolate place (he already had his Yale degree); for me, it was the beginning of college again after my time in an unaccredited Catholic seminary. He DEFINITELY inspired me and gave me the courage to do that.
I'm not even sure he knew how important his example and encouragement were for me then; I may not have either, but I sure do now. Rest in Peace Richard, my old friend.
Mary McGoldrick
March 9, 2016
Dr. Sikes was a great dentist to our family for many years. He was gentle and patient with everyone. Praying for comfort for all his family.
Paul and Sharon Oliva
March 6, 2016
With deepest sympathy on your loss.
Paul & Sharon Oliva
March 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen McCourt
March 6, 2016
We will all miss Richard, such a gentle man. He so enjoyed extended family gatherings, the shores of St. Croix Cottages, his beloved books, and special time with his children and grandchildren. Our love and sympathy are with his wife and children. All of the family shares their loss and sadness.
March 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Elaine and Mike Sponzo
Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home
March 6, 2016
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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