Sarah Elizabeth McNichol

Sarah married Henry Alexander Byrnes on 2 Jul 1908 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of John Joseph Byrnes and Mary McEachern) was born in 1872 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Feb 1944 in Richlea, Saskatchewan, Canada. [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]

Lorne married Vilda Gertrude Louise Stewart on 11 Oct 1938. Vilda was born on 29 Dec 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 29 Mar 2012 in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BYRNES -Mark Keith Byrnes (1918-2008) died of Heart Failure on October 20 at Kindersley Hospital. Keith was born in Eston and grew up with brothers Don, Lorne, and sister, Maybeth on a homestead at Richlea. He was the youngest son of Alex and Sadie (McNichol) Byrnes. He attended University of Saskatchewan in Agricultural Engineering following high school. Because of the loss of crop in 1937, he went to Sudbury with brother Lorne who was working in the nickel mines. He returned to complete his degree and following graduation was employed as an engineer in Brantford (1942-45) making parts for Lancaster Bombers. When the war effort came to a close, the Cockshut Farm Equipment Plant started making self-propelled combines. In 1960, he moved to Mississauga as Chief Project Engineer for Massey Ferguson continuing until retirement in 1978. Keith met Margaret Allen on the badminton court and they were married in the fall of 1945. Son, Allen, was born in 1950. Margaret sustained an acquired spinal infection, which left her paralyzed from just below her arms. Keith built wheel chair adaptable vehicles and a modified home allowing Margaret to live a full happy productive life. They were both active members of the Dixie Curling Club. Margaret died in 1999 and Keith moved to Saskatchewan. Keith married Evelyn Hintze (nee Olafson) and they lived in Saskatoon and then Eston. Keith and Evie traveled and visited many friends until Evie's health prevented her from living independently. She currently resides in the Eston Health Center. Keith maintained an active life participating in community and social events. He participated in planning for the reuse of the former Eston Hospital and he continued to curl. He maintained his interest in his family's activities and continued to visit Ontario for Massey reunions on an annual basis. He is survived by wife Evelyn; son, Allen (Jude); stepdaughter, Loreen Howarth; numerous nieces and nephews: Merle (Norlane), Beverley (Cam) Gesy, Glenn (Pat), Jim, Joan (Al) Hiebert and their respective families. Keith is genuinely respected and will be dearly missed by his family. Keith valued the solid support and friendship of many people in the various communities in which he lived. Keith will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his enduring positive attitude, and his patience. Local memorial gathering will be held in the spring of 2009. Private service and internment to be held in Mississauga. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Mark married Margaret Elizabeth Allen in 1945 in Brantford, Ontario. Canada. Margaret was born in 1919; died on 22 Apr 1999; was buried in St John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Evelyn Olafson. Evelyn was born on 28 Nov 1919; died on 4 Dec 2012 in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada; was cremated in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Rural Municipality of Snipe Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]