Living

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BYRNES, Merle With heavy heart, we announce the passing of Merle Byrnes of Eston, Saskatchewan, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. Merle was a husband, father, athlete, friend, farmer, mentor and successful business man. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends sharing jokes and laughter. Growing up on a family farm, Merle was introduced to farming operations early in life. He was a forward thinker and a builder... from a basic family farm to a thriving enterprise, leaving a "legacy" for his family. It became his passion to pass on his knowledge of business and farming to the whole family. He was proud to have a 5th generation grandson living on the Byrnes farm homestead. Merle graduated from University of Saskatchewan in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and a Diploma in Education in 1960. He was a Lecturer in the Chemistry Department while pursuing farming. Merle was an active community builder. He served on the Eston recreation board for 10 years. He was also President of the Eston Riverside Golf for several years. Over the years he quietly engaged in many community supporting activities. Merle excelled in sports and competed at a provincial and national level in baseball, curling and golf. He enjoyed competing, coaching and building teams. Merle also played hockey for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie Hockey. He was captain and MVP for two of the five seasons he played with the team. Merle was a natural athlete, simply exceptional. Merle is survived by his wife Laine, Natalie (Simon and Rebecca), Pennalee (Efrem), Joanna (Wayne and Nigel), sister Beverly (Cam Gesy and family), sister-in-law Linda (Wayne Aiken and family), and many cousins. Celebration of life will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Eston Riverside Park, Tyner Hall. Donations may be made in memory of Merle to Eston Riverside Park or Eston Community Complex, Eston, Sask.

Merle married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BYRNES - Donald Merle, August 17, 1911 - September 12, 2000, passed away at Jubilee Lodge, Eston, SK. Memorial service will be held Friday, September 12, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, Eston, Rev. Helen Mooney officiating. Don was born at Richlea, SK to Alex and Sarah Byrnes. On October 15, 1935 he married Margaret Ellis who predeceased him on May 8, 1998. Survived by son son, Merle (Norlaine); one daughter, Beverley Gesy (Cam); six grandchildren, Natalie Byrnes (Sylvain Arsenault), Pennalee Byrnes (Efrem Haile), Joanna Byrnes (Wayne Minchin), Margo Lucarelli (Gino), Camara Byrnes (Nick Monday), Colin Gesy; two great-grandchildren, Simon Arsenault-Byrnes, Alessia Lucarelli; a brother, Keith (Evie); and sister, Maybeth. Don was born on the family farm at Richlea. He farmed for many years and was active in many community organizations. He was keenly interested in sports, both as a participant and coach. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. He will be fondly remembered for his sportsmanship and extensive memory of all his friends and acquaintances. Memorial donations may be made to Eston Jubilee Lodge or Eston Recreation Complex. Arrangements were entrusted to the Eston-Snipe Lake Funeral Chapel.
--Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 22, 2000, Page 41

Donald married Margaret Wilbertha Ellis on 15 Oct 1935 in Dunblane, Saskatchewan, Canada. Margaret was born on 16 Feb 1913 in Forget, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 8 May 1998; was buried in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Henry married Sarah Elizabeth McNichol on 2 Jul 1908 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born on 2 Jul 1887 in Heathcote, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Cumberland Township, Ontario