Walter 'Edward' Doyle
Born In: Black Point
Born: February 7th, 1929
Passed in: Sydney Mines
Passed on: June 11th, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter ‘Edward’ Doyle on June 11, 2016, at the Northside Guest Home with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Nora, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Born in Black Point on Feb. 7, 1929, Eddie was the eldest son of the late Walter and Josephine (Harrietha) Doyle. He and the love of his life, Nora, were married in 1949 and went on to raise 15 children together, along with a parade of foster children and families over the years. Charity began at home in the Doyle household. He first worked at Spooney’s Grocery and later Martin MacDonald’s Market before entering the mines where he worked until his retirement. In his day he was a well-known sportsman excelling at amateur boxing, baseball, hockey and was a terror on the ringette ice. He was well respected as a hockey referee. Dad was well known for his backyard rink. Even after his family was grown, he continued to put in the rink for the neighborhood kids. Even today complete strangers tell us how they loved that rink and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle.
Anyone and everyone on the Northside who was in need for just about anything knew that a call to ‘Mr. Doyle’ would not be in vain. He was also a well-known community volunteer and worked tirelessly with the St. Vincent de Paul and the Sydney Mines food bank.
He is survived by his wife, Nora (Young); children, Martin (Sharon), Jo-Ellen Lyslo (Robert), Michael (Susan), Paul (Debbie), Dr. Mary (AJME), Teresa Lunn (Michael), Vincent (Lori), Bernie, Camilla, Eddy (Shauna), Angela Burton (Chris), Peter (Darlene), Andrew (Shauna) and daughter-in-law, Donna (Townend); sisters, Betty MacLean and Anne Isaac; brothers, James (Maureen) and Leo and brother-in-law, Sam Lamey. He dearly loved all of his 23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Edward was predeceased by his twin brother, Jack; sisters, Nellie (MacPhee), Lucy (Lamey), Medie (Boutilier), Monica (Ramsey); son, Jack; daughter, Mary Colleen and daughter-in-law, Janet (Power). He was such a man. The world has lost a “good one” with his passing!
Visitation for Edward Doyle will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines with Fr. James Oliver officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Sydney Mines Food Bank or charity of one’s choice
The family sincerely thanks Dr. Michel McKeough and Louise for the many years of special care given to our father. Appreciation is also extended to Dr. Ignacio of Sydney Mines. We would also like to thank the dedicated and attentive staff at the Northside Guest Home, Miners Manor, and Harbourstone Enhanced Care.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
