TYM o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-15 published
TYM,
Graeme
Paterfamilias, pioneer, sailor, friend. Born March 8, 1921, in
Ashton-under-Lyne, England. Died December 20, 2007, in Oakville,
Ontario, of heart failure, aged 86.
By John W.
CLARKE
Jr.,
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Graeme TYM's life was touched by both serendipity and significant
challenges.
He began life fortunate his father had a job in local government,
which meant the family was relatively financially secure during
the 1920s and 1930s.
Graeme's luck changed, however, in 1940 when an incendiary bomb
landed in his backyard during the German Blitzkrieg on London.
While he was attempting to pour a bucket of sand over it, the
bomb exploded, blinding him in one eye at the age of 19.
Graeme's strong personality and determination were forged during
his long and painful recovery in hospital. In spite of his disability,
he served as an electrician in the Royal Air Force for the rest
of the Second World War.
Soon after his recovery, fortune again touched Graeme when he
met Ena SMALL at a dance. They married in 1942 and remained devoted
to each other for the next 65 years. They had four children:
Jane, Geoffrey, Peter and Diane.
After the war, Graeme and Ena decided to move to Canada. Graeme
obtained a job at Burlington Steel (later Slater Steel) in Hamilton,
where he remained for the next 25 years, retiring as production
manager at age 54.
Graeme and Ena made a life that revolved around family and Friends.
He always made time to take his family on camping trips and Sunday
picnics. He was also an avid sailor and delighted in taking his
children, and later the grandchildren, sailing on Lake Ontario
and in the Florida Keys.
Graeme possessed a colourful and fascinating personality; he
could be strong and opinionated but also shy and reticent. He
held opinions that could sometimes appear inflexible and antiquated,
but such shortcomings were balanced by an overwhelming generosity
and altruism toward Friends and family.
Many years ago, when one of his grand_sons was suffering through
a "dark night of the soul," Graeme sent him a card of encouragement
and support. When his grand_son opened the card, a small, folded
piece of paper fell to the floor. On it was typed Invictus, William
Ernest Henley's poem:
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul.
During the last year of his life, Graeme suffered a series of
small strokes. Until the end, he retained his sharp wit and sense
of humour, and bore his failing health with stoicism.
The roles he most cherished, and for which he will be best remembered,
were those of husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather
and friend.
John W. CLARKE,
Jr. is Graeme's grand_son.
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TYMCHUK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-20 published
BYERS,
John
Wyborn "
Sparky"
Of Wiarton, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton
on Saturday, May 17th, 2008. John Wyborn
BYERS in his 77th year.
Devoted husband of the former Vera May
TYMCHUK for 45 years.
Cherished father of John and his wife Sandra, of Dundalk; Chris
and his wife
Tammy,▼ of Wiarton; and Jean
BYERS-
SCAROLA and her
husband Loreto
SCAROLA, of Woodbridge. Caring grandfather of
Jamie BYERS,
Justine and her husband Joel
CROCCO, Chris
BYERS,
Robert BYERS,
Nikki
BYERS, Lindsay
KERR, Tiffany
KERR, Spencer
BYERS,
Anthony
SCAROLA, and Sofia
SCAROLA; and great-grandfather
of Isabella
CROCCO. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews
and Friends. John is predeceased by his parents Dick and Annie
brothers Ross, Harold, and Bernie; and sisters Annetta
ARMSTRONG,
Jean McCUTCHEON, and Mae
McCUTCHEON. A friend of Bill W. for
16 years. John's family invite Friends to call at the Thomas C.
Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041
on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. where a service to celebrate
John's life will be conducted from the chapel at 4 o'clock. Cremation
to follow. Family invite Friends to join with them for special
gathering on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 at 4 o'clock at the Meeting
Place, Wiarton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Grey
Bruce Health Services Wiarton or Markdale would be greatly appreciated.
In living memory of John a Blue Spruce tree will be planted at
the family home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel.
Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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TYMCHUK o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2008-05-30 published
BYERS,
Vera
May (née
TYMCHUK)
Of Wiarton, suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008. Vera
May (née
TYMCHUK) in her 72nd year. Devoted wife of the late
John “Sparky”
BYERS
(May 17th, 2008) for 45 years. Cherished
mother of John and his wife Sandra, of Dundalk; Chris and his
wife Tammy,▲ of Wiarton; and Jean
BYERS-
SCAROLA and her husband
Loreto SCAROLA, of Woodbridge. Caring grandmother of Jamie
BYERS,
Justine and her husband Joel
CROCCO,
Chris
BYERS, Robert
BYERS,
Nikki BYERS,
Lindsay
KERR, Tiffany
KERR, Spencer
BYERS, Anthony
SCAROLA, and Sofia
SCAROLA; and great-grandmother of Isabella
CROCCO.
Sister of Michael
TYMCHUK She will be sadly missed by
her nieces, nephews, Friends and students. Vera is predeceased
by her parents Michael and Anna; brothers-in-law Ross, Harold,
and Bernie; and sisters-in-law Annetta
ARMSTRONG,
Jean
McCUTCHEON,
and May McCUTCHEON. In keeping with Vera's wishes, there will
be no visitation or service at this time. Cremation has taken
place. Interment in Bayview Cemetery. Family invite Friends to
join with them for a special gathering to celebrate the lives
of Vera and John on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 at 4 o'clock at the
Meeting Place, Wiarton. As an expression of sympathy, donations
to Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton or Markdale would be greatly
appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft
Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. In living
memory of Vera a Blue Spruce tree will be planted at the family
home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences
may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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TYMCHUK o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2008-04-09 published
TYMCHUK,
Mary
Passed away on April 13, 2004.
We often think of bygone days
When we were all together
The family chain is broken now
But memories will live forever
Lovingly remembered by the family
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TYMINSKI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-07-09 published
TYMINSKI,
Augustine "
Gus"
In his 90th year, at Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital, on 3rd July 2008
following a brief illness. Gus was predeceased in 2003 by Mary
(KETTELA,) his beloved wife of 64 years. Gus will be lovingly
remembered by his family, son Gary and wife Kathleen, son Peter
and wife Deborah, daughter Sandra and husband Don
ABMA; grandchildren
Lara, Alison, Tami, Paula, Steven, Jennifer, David and Jay; great-grandchildren
Shallyne and Sierra, and his nieces and nephews. Gus was predeceased
by his grand_son Jamie, sisters Stella and Mary (Krol), and brothers
Joe, Frank, Tony and Casey. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial
Service to celebrate Gus's life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday,
July 12, 2008 with visitation 1 hour prior to service at the
George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines,
Ontario Condolences only please. On-line guest book - www.dartefuneralhome.com
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TYML o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-02-14 published
MORAN,
Lillian "
Ann"
Mary (née
ROBINSON)
Peacefully, in her 78th year, and surrounded by her loving family
on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Beloved mother of Yvonne
TYML
and grandmother of Jasmina, Karla, and Alexander
TYML.
Predeceased
by her husband, John Martin
MORAN, as well as her parents Edwin
and Lillian
ROBINSON and her sister Marjorie
ROBINSON, she leaves
behind her brother Bernard
ROBINSON.
Ann immigrated to Canada
from England with her husband and daughter in 1957. She worked
as a dental assistant until retirement in 1977. She enjoyed entertaining,
dancing, singing, gardening, china collecting and handicrafts.
Ann and John enjoyed a lifetime of love and laughter together
with Friends and family. She will be forever missed. A memorial
service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North, on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. with
visitation one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow
at Chelsey Park Nursing Home. Special thanks to staff at Chelsey
Park for their loving care of Ann over the past six years. Memorial
donations to the Parkinson's Society of Canada would be appreciated.
Online condolences accepted at condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com
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