George Kyte
1931-2019
KYTE, George RIchard
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
George Richard Kyte on Saturday April 6, 2019. Born in Sydney on July
18, 1931 to the late Peter and Bridget (Healey) Kyte, he was
predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Shirley; his brother Leo in
infancy and sisters Rose and Mary. Survived and sadly missed by son
Alan; daughters, Sheila (Ron), and Kelly (Kyle); grandchildren, Thea,
Allison, Rachel and Ben; siblings, Veronica, Irene, Pauline, Joseph,
Patrick, Bernard, Kevin, and Leo and many loving
nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
George began his career at Eastern Light and Power as a mail
boy and soon after trained for appliance service, a skill he enjoyed
and continued to hone over many years. For the remainder of his career
he was a teacher at the Cape Breton Regional Vocational
School. He was a talented woodworker who put his heart and
soul into every project creating wonderful furnishings and mementos
that will be forever cherished. Throughout his life George was a
trusted mentor to family and friends alike, willingly offering
assistance in everything from home repairs to quiet
listening.
George and Shirley led an active social life as skaters,
rarely missing a skating dance. They also valued their strong
connection to the Cape Breton Lebanese community. The family George
and Shirley created together meant everything to them, and George
spent as much time as possible with his children and grandchildren who
lovingly referred to him as Gid, a tribute to his Lebanese
roots.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the
doctors and nursing staff of 3A at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital
for the wonderful level of care and comfort provided during this
time.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Marguerite Bourgoeys
Parish, 40 Cabot Street, Sydney on Friday, April 12 at 11a.m., with
Father Bill Burke officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial
Gardens will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the An Cala Palliative Care (Cape
Breton Regional Hospital) or a charity of your choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Kyte 19312019..
Décès pour la Ville: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia