Ward N. Lyke


 

 

Ward N. Lyke, Sr., 95, a lifelong resident of Carmel, NY passed away at his home on June 17, 2018, with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Lyke was born on February 15, 1923, to the late, Ralph and Lottie (Thompson) Lyke of Carmel, NY. He was raised in the Depression and belonged to that greatest generation that worked hard and lived to serve God, country and family. During the Second World War, he proudly served our country with the US Air Corps.

Before he retired, he worked as a Carpenter for Kelly Contractor’s in Mt. Kisco, NY. In his earlier years, Ward was an active community member. He was a member of the Civil Patrol/ Auxiliary Police of Putnam County, a Boy Scout Leader, and an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing cards and was a huge fan of the NY Jets. Although he enjoyed his work and his hobbies, it was his family who gave him the most joy in his life. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend too many, he will be dearly missed by all who had known and loved him, yet his legacy of love and devotion to family and friends will continue to grow in our hearts.

Ward is survived by his six loving children; Ward (Laurie) Lyke, Jr., of Carmel, NY, Debra Gundel of New Milford, Ct., Linda (Stanley) Elmendorf, of Hyde Park, NY, Elizabeth (Douglas) Lownsbury, of Island Pond, VT., Fred (Angela) Verity of Carmel, NY, and Cynthia Turtoro of Scottsdale, AZ. He is also survived by his nineteen cherished grandchildren and thirteen wonderful greatgrandchildren all of whom he adored and each child held a special place in his heart, and by the mother of his children; Marjorie. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marion and his two loving children; Dennis Lyke and Kenneth Lyke.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018, from 4 – 8 p.m. at Cargain Funeral Homes, 10 Fowler Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512 (845)225-3672. A service will be held Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Raymond Hill Cemetery.

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