Ada Sykes's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts

Ada Sykes

January 13, 1931 - July 6, 2026 (95 years old)

Boston, Massachusetts

Ada Sykes's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts

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Ada Sykes

January 13, 1931 - July 6, 2026 (95 years old)

Boston, Massachusetts

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Ada Sykes Obituary

Ada Sykes, born on January 13, 1931, passed away on July 6, 2026. Ada leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Gilford and Ada Gilford; and her husband Ernest Sykes. She is survived by: her goddaughter Alfreda Jackson; her grandchildren, Sammie Greene, Latoya Sanford, Ayeshia Sanford, Darnella Smart-Scott, Parris Sanford, Amos F. Sykes, Nikia Hackett and Eunyque Sykes; her daughter Wilhelmina Melrose; and her granddaughter Latisha Melrose. She is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a host of family members.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Davis Funeral Homes Inc



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July 16

Visitation

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
230 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119

Thu

July 16

Funeral service

Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
230 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119

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