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Mark Syms Obituary

SYMS, Mark A. Mark Anthony Syms, 53, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Hartford, departed this life on Wednesday, (January 30, 2008). Mr. Syms was born to Lena Mae (Wells) and the late Clarence "Buster" Syms. He was survived by his two children; a daughter, Tobetrice "BB" Coleman and a son Marcus Clark, three sisters; Peggy Brayboy, Gwendolyn and Sheila Syms; four brothers King (Laura) Shannon, Timothy, Ronald, and Brian (Katrina) Syms. Four grandchildren, a beloved aunt Joyce Syms, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Victor Syms. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 7, at the Christian Liberty Center, 23 Vine Street, Hartford, with calling hours at 5 p.m. and funeral services at 6 p.m

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 6, 2008.

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Marie Moss

April 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Adele (Booker) Williams

February 26, 2008

To the Syms family,
From the Booker family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

JACKY PALMER-ADAMS

February 8, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MARK SYMS,THEIR'S A REASON FOR EVERTHING,SEASON FOR THIS,SEASON FOR THAT,MY FAMILY IS TRULY SORRY ABOUT THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF YET ANOTHER GREAT PERSON,SUCH AS MARK,GOD BLESS,WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS

The Adger Family

February 8, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

PAMELA JOHNSON & FAMILY

February 8, 2008

TO THE ENTIRE SIMS FAMILY
May your faith in God and the support of your family and friends carry you thru this difficult time. Those that move on to a better place live forever in our hearts. God bless the entire family.

Doug "Fresh" & Karen Gamble

February 7, 2008

Gwen & Family:
God only takes the best and Mark was the best - like a brother to me. He will be truly missed. Stay strong and keep GOD in your life.

Deborah Bester

February 7, 2008

Our condolences goes out to the Syms family on the loss of Mark. May God give you strength.
Love,

Debbie and the Smith family.

Marcia Little Clark

February 7, 2008

To the Syms Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Peggy Brayboy

February 7, 2008

Mom & Family,

My heartfelt condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayerfully I will be able to attend the service for Mark but if I don't make it please know my prayers are with you.
Lena, we will talk soon.

Love,
Your daughter & sister....

Olga Iris Vazquez

February 6, 2008

I send my Heartfelt Condolences to every family members. We must all agree how truly hard it is for us to except this part of our journey on Earth. However, we must continue to believe that we will be united with our Loved Ones.

Upon reading Mark's obituary I quickly had some fond memories of him. I remember that smile and how humble he was in his younger and innocent days, and especially those days as students of Wish School and of course the good old days while stomping the grounds of 'Stowe Village".

I will remember Mark as a very humble and respectful man.

He will live on in all your Hearts and Minds.

Douglas Alexander

February 6, 2008

To The Syms Family:
Remember there is a deeper strength and an amazing abundance of peace available to you. Draw from this well; call on your faith to uphold you. You will make it through this time and find joy in life again.
Mark was my friend and your family has my deepest sympathy.

Jackie Bethea

February 6, 2008

Gwen,
We just seen each other on Main St. the other day and it was good seeing you laughing and smiling! I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers.

Douglas Alexander

February 6, 2008

To the Syms Family: You have lost a great person and my good friend Mark. Your family has my greatest sympathy and may the Syms family stay strong.

yvonne edmonds

February 6, 2008

TO MY SON-N-LAW BRIAN , DAUGHTER KATRINA AND ENTIRE SYMS FAMILY

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow or sun without rain. But God did promise strength for the day,comfort for the tears and a light for the way. Be not dismayed, whatever be tide, God will take care of you. Our prayers are with you.

Yvonne Edmonds/Baker and Blanks families

Tracy L. Cicero & Peter H. Reynolds, Sr.

February 6, 2008

To: Gwen & The Syms Family

Please except our condolences on the passing of your loved one. Mark was a kind-hearted person who will truly be missed. May your faith in GOD and memories, comfort you at this difficult time.

Arnena S. Payne & Family

February 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sympathy. Trust in God and He will help you remember pleasant times with your loved one.

Michelle Leggett

February 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tish Ricks and family

February 6, 2008

Gwen and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

JOYCE DAVENPORT

February 6, 2008

TO THE SYMS FAMILY:
THERE ARE NO WORD THAT CAN EXPRESS HOW I FELT WHEN I HEARD THAT MY FRIEND AND BROTHER HAD PASSED. WE HAD NOT TALK FOR SOME YEARS AFTER HE MOVE OUT OF STATE.
BUT I ALWAYS HAD MEMORIES RUN THREW MY MIND. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. GOD KNOWS BEST AND WE CAN'T QUESTION THAT,BUT WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN, THE CHAIN HAS BEEN BROKEN ON EARTH, BUT IT WILL COME TOGETHER AGAIN IN HEAVEN. FAMILY STAY STRONG BECAUSE JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.


WITH LOVE TO THE FAMILY
FROM JOYCE DAVENPORT

Ms. Ella (Poodie) Lumpkin & Family

February 6, 2008

Family,

Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May you continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands.

God bless!

Ms. Ella (Poodie) Lumpkin & Family

February 6, 2008

Family,

Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May you continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands.

God bless!

HARRIET BRONSON

February 6, 2008

Dear Gwen and family members,

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Regina Wilson and Harriet Wilson Bronson

LORI BELL-CARTER

February 6, 2008

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE SYMS FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.

LORI BELL-CARTER & BELL & BOLLING FAMILIES

Gerri Parrott

February 6, 2008

Gwen & family,

So sorry for your loss. May you seek comfort in the Lord.

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