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Larry Nils SYKES
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Larry SYKES Obituary
645157, LCPL, RNZE, NZ Army
Aged 91 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday 30 August 2025. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Basil and Catherine, Raymond, Carol, and Robyn; special grandfather to Oliver. Many will know Larry as the iconic 'Animal-making Balloon Man' in The Plaza; performing magic and fascinating children was his passion. Messages for Larry's family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and empathetic nurses and caregivers at Levin War Veterans' Home. Friends are invited to a service to celebrate Larry's life, to be held in the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, 118 James Line, Palmerston North, on Monday 8 September 2025, at 1.00pm.
Aged 91 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday 30 August 2025. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Basil and Catherine, Raymond, Carol, and Robyn; special grandfather to Oliver. Many will know Larry as the iconic 'Animal-making Balloon Man' in The Plaza; performing magic and fascinating children was his passion. Messages for Larry's family may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and empathetic nurses and caregivers at Levin War Veterans' Home. Friends are invited to a service to celebrate Larry's life, to be held in the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, 118 James Line, Palmerston North, on Monday 8 September 2025, at 1.00pm.
Published by Manawatu Standard on Sep. 3, 2025.
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