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Viola Bye

Viola Bye

February 11, 2016

Viola Bye
Bye, Viola'Tootie'; at Wellington Terrace, Fergus on Thursday February 11th, 2016. Viola May'Tootie' (Hotchkiss) Bye of Mount Forest in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Harry Bye. Loved mother of Randy Bye & wife Carolyn of Mount Forest and their children Harry, Sandy, Tom and Armetta, Cheryl Murphy & husband Edward of Kitchener and their children Maggie Murphy and Mary Louise Murphy and Wendy Vollett & husband Larry of Mount Forest and their family Katie Vollett & Kevin Aitken, Emily Aitken & husband Shawn, Anna and Marley. Dear sister of Mary Horsburgh of Mount Forest, Irene Thompson of Mount Forest and Violet Hotchkiss of Stayner. Dear sister-in-law of Mildred Hotchkiss of Mount Forest. Survived by her many nieces, nephews and their families and will be missed by Harry 's family. Predeceased by her parents Jesse & Katherine Hotchkiss, brother 's Bill, Fred, Cecil & wife Ruth and Edwin & wife Doreen, sister Edna Thedorf & husband Alf and brothers-in-law Lennard Thompson and Tom Horsburgh. In accordance with Tootie 's wishes private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. A public celebration of Tootie 's life will be held in the Mount Forest United Church Fellowship Hall on Monday February 15th from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. In lieu of donations and in memory of Tootie her family request spending time with your family or simply phone a friend, reflective of the spirit and values which she so embraced. On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com

Condolences

Cheryl, Wendy, Randy and families - Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady who touched the lives of many in very positive ways throughout her life. Always a smile and a kind word from Tootie. May your cherished memories of your Mom be a source of strength at this time. We regret we were unable to attend the visitation because we were out of the country. Take care

— Patti-Jo McLellan Shaw, March 7, 2016

Wendy Cheryl and Randy and Families I had the privilege of spending one lovely summer of my youth at your Mom's side and it was of the greatest impression on me. She was quietly funny, determined and dependable and was truly your Dad's greatest asset. Our thoughts are with you. Pam and Danny Farrow.

— Pam Farrow, February 25, 2016

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to your families.

— Rich & Sandra Bulley, February 24, 2016

Thinking of you all at this difficult time

— Linda and Wayne Preston, February 23, 2016

Cheryl, Wendy, Randy and Family: Sorry to read of your moms passing. I remember her from my youth and she was one of the Christmas cards clients. Our thoughts are with you. Gary & Carol Walsh, Cochrane Lakes, Alberta

— Gary Walsh, February 21, 2016

Randy and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Theresa just found out Feb 19th and feels terrible that she did not make it over. Randy she wants you to know that she is thinking about you and all you have done for our family and just wish she could have been there. Again sorry for you loss. Thinking of you

— The Cochrane Family, February 19, 2016

Our sympathy is extended to all of the Bye families in this time of sorrow

— Jim and Karen Seifried, February 17, 2016

My sincere sympathy to all the family in the loss of Viola. Viola and Violet -twins- were kind and loving people. I have many great memories of knowing Viola when I was in Mt Forest although I havent been there for many years somce I moved to Sarnia.

— Marge Peters nee McIntosh, February 17, 2016

Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Tootie, was a lovely lady, I loved her smile. Keep her memories close to your heart.

— Doug and Diane McLellan, February 15, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Randy & Carolyn, and all the Bye families.

— Brian Plume, February 15, 2016

Mel and I send our sympathy to the Bye families at Tootie's passing. She will be missed, she was a great lady and our UCW Unit 10 have missed her these past years. It was Harry and Tootie who welcomed us 30 years ago when we joined the Chamber of Commerce upon moving to Mount Forest and opening our business. Be at peace Tootie !

— Mel and Myrna Penney, February 15, 2016

Our deepest sympathy are with the Bye family in their time of sadness.

— Fraser & Connie Rees, February 15, 2016

Our sincere sympathy to all the family.

— Joe and Katheryn Meyer, February 14, 2016

Our deepest condolences to Tootie's family. We have a lot of fun memories and of good times with Tottie and Harry.

— Ella Lambier & Family, February 14, 2016

Our sympathy goes out to you at this sad time.

— Erwin and Joan Arthur & Family, February 13, 2016

Dear Randy, Cheryl, Wendy and families Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories and know that she is now at peace and with your dad again. The Bye's were always good neighbours when we lived on Fergus St. Take care. Earl & Marie Randall.

— Earl & Marie Randall, February 13, 2016

My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I have very happy memories of Tootie who always made me very welcome on my trips to Canada and my sleepovers in Mount Forest. Rest in Peace.

— Maggie Campbell, February 13, 2016

Wendy, Larry and Family So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

— John and Millie Lamont, February 13, 2016

Wendy,Larry and family Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother(in law)and grandma.Thinking of you and your family.She will be missed by many...Cherish the memories Brenda,Murray and family

— Brenda Ortman, February 13, 2016

Our sympathy to all the family. She was a special lady with a special smile.

— Alvin and Joan Eccles, February 12, 2016

Our sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time.

— Erwin and Joan Arthur & Family, February 12, 2016

Sending my prayers and sympathy to all of Tooties Family members and friends, I had the honor to get to know Tootie as a neighbor and my parents good friend. I would go over and visit Tootie and she teach me to bake cookies in her kitchen. I hung out at her place a lot growing up and become friends also. She gave me lots of good memories of my child hood and years after, a wonderful kind person. Brenda Smith

— Brenda Smith, February 12, 2016

Wendy, Larry and family - Deepest sympathy goes out to your family in the loss of your mother(in-law) and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The staff at Victoriaville.

— Victoriaville F.S., February 12, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Tootie's passing. She was a great lady and a favorite aunt. She always had a smile and was very caring. She will be missed but now she is with Uncle Harry and the rest of the relatives looking down on us. Rest in peace Aunt Tootie. Roxie Thedorf

— Roxana Thedorf, February 11, 2016

Cheryl- I have many fond childhood memories of good times and laughter spent in the company of your mom. Please know you and your siblings are in my thoughts during this sad time. Lynn McEachern (nee Bradley)

— Lynn McEachern (nee Bradley), February 11, 2016

Just heard about Aunt Tootie. So sorry to hear she was my favorite aunt, She was a great lady that I have great memories of.

— Debra (Bower) Rochefort, February 11, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Wayne & Sandra Lytle

— Wayne & Sandra Lytle, February 11, 2016

Our thoughts are with the Bye family in their time of sorrow.

— Ray and Donna Clark, February 13, 2016




Contact Info

294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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