Lillian Elizabeth Pyke
1930-2019
Pyke, Lillian Elizabeth, 88, Truro, passed away Friday, April
19, 2019 in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a
daughter of the late Lorne and Ada (Thompson) McCallum. Mom
graduated from Success Business College, Truro, and worked in the
Truro Daily News office until she retired to take care of her
children. Later she went to work in the Valley United Church and was
also secretary-treasurer for Crossroads Cemetery for many years. Mom
resided at Allison Avenue where she enjoyed playing cards and doing
jigsaw puzzles with her friends. She was a long-time member of Valley
United Church and a life member of the U.C.W. Mom loved her family and
was always interested in what her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren were doing.
She is survived by sons, Kevin (Darlene), Curtis (Margaret);
daughter Judith Lynds (Tony); grandchildren, Daniel Pyke (Lachelle),
Carolyn Pyke (Jonathan Doell), Christina (Andrew Bullen), Colin Pyke,
Amber Lynds, Anthony «AJ» Lynds;
great-grandchildren, Rhailyn, Kendrick, Della, Denton,
Cecelia; brothers , Murray McCallum, Elmer McCallum (Ellen), Wayne
McCallum (Margaret) David McCallum (Norma), Bruce McCallum; sisters,
Edith Taylor, Elsie Mortenson (Austin), Doris Baird, (Alan), Shirley
McCallum.
She was predeceased by her husband George Pyke; sons Eric and
a son in infancy; sisters, Alice McCallum, June Yuill; brother
Clarence McCallum; sisters-in-law, Elaine, Erma, Sharon and Susan
McCallum.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where visitation will take place
on Wednesday, April 24th from 6-8 pm. A private
family graveside service will take place at a later date in Crossroads
Cemetery, Valley with Reverend Carolyn Wilson Wynne officiating.
Donations in memory may be made to the Colchester SPCA or to the
Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia. Private messages of condolence may
be sent to the family by viewing Lillian’s obituary on-line
and selecting «Send A Condolence» at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lillian Elizabeth Pyke 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia