Eileen Lyle
Born In: Glace Bay
Born: June 5th, 1931
Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: May 20th, 2016
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eileen Lyle, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Northside Community Guest Home.
Born in Glace Bay, on June 5, 1931, Eileen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia (Nearing) Lind.
She grew up in Port Morien and worked for several years at the Point Edward Hospital and later at the Little Flower Addiction Centre. She was an avid bingo player, a member of the Sydney Mines Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the North Sydney Senior Citizens & Pensioners Club. Eileen was a member of the CWL and Holy Family Parish in Sydney Mines.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Eileen is survived by her only daughter Diane (Gerard) Steele, North Sydney and grandson Chris (Katelyn) Steele, North Sydney, and also a number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eugene Ignacio and the nurses and staff at the Northside Guest Home, Joseph Hall, for the care shown to mom.
She was predeceased by her husband James Lyle, an infant daughter Mary Eileen, her brothers Bernie and Carl and sisters Ida and Scelina.
There will be no visitation by request. Funeral mass for Eileen will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Church with Rev. J.J. MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sydney Mines.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
