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Edward “Lyall” Bell, CIP, CAIB Honors, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Toronto. Lyall is survived by his wife Diana, son Christopher Bell (Mandy), daughter Jennifer Bernier (Kelly), stepdaughter Lindsey Harmsworth (Simon), seven grandchildren, Evann, Hayes, Jordan, Keegan, Kayla, Mason and Riley, his mother Mary Jean Foster, sister Sharon Jones and brother Donald Bell (Dawn). Lyall was predeceased by his father Roger and sister Susan.
Lyall was in the insurance business for 45 years, starting as an underwriter for his grandfather in 1979. He joined Halifax Insurance Ing. Canada in 1988 until February 1996, where he was employed as an underwriter, broker and a trainer for Expert Advisor participants. He continued broker training for the Insurance Institute of Canada until 2010.
Lyall started his own business Solutions Training Insurance Resources in 2003, specializing in Customized Sales and Technical Workshops, as well as broker training for private clients.
In 2008 the Insurance Broker Association of Ontario (IBAO) became one of his main clients for over 33 years. He also co-authored Becoming an Insurance Broker, IBAO’s licensing textbook. During this time, he also had private clients all over Canada from coast to coast, training over 30,000 people.
Lyall enjoyed life to the fullest with over 19 years of fly-in fishing trips, hours spent in an ice fishing shanty or in a boat fishing in Muskoka. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren. He loved to golf and was a true diehard hockey fan.
Lyall touched many peoples lives over the years and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and those that knew him. His goal in life: “Help at least one person everyday”.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at Sunnybrook Hospital, the first responders and the 53 Police Division for their services.
At Lyall’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service held. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
2024
McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home Ltd.
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