Sydney M. Barnes THURMAN • Sydney M. Barnes, 64, of Thurman, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at home following several long illnesses.    Syd was born on Feb. 8,1941, in Bayonne, N.J., he was the son of the late Sydney M. and Emily (Sargent) Barnes.    He graduated from Westwood High School in Westwood, N.J. and Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J.    In 1965, he married Amanda Wingate in Westwood.    In 1972, Syd and his wife built their home in Thurman and moved to the North Country.    They had two children, Joanna and John.    Before his illness and retirement, Syd was employed by Adirondack Scenic, Inc., first in Warrensburg, and later in its subsequent locations.    In addition to his wife of 41 years, Syd is survived by his children, Joanna, who currently lives in New York City, and John, his wife, Natalie, and one grandson, Joaquin Barnes, who reside in North Adams, Mass. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Barnes, of Duluth, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.    At his request, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.    Memorial donations will be welcomed to the Richards Library Building Fund, Warrensburg, NY 12885.    Visit the Web site www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for an online guest book, condolences and directions.    Syd became a Member of IATSE Local 524 on April 12th, 1982, and during his work at Adirondack Scenic, he also served there as the Union's elected Steward for a while.  For a period of time, he worked on shows at the Glens Falls Civic Center.