Bartsch, Lyle Hue Maurice

Jan 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday January 22, 2022 in his 96th year. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Gladys (nee Freeman). He was a much loved father to Jack Bartsch (Lisa), Cathy Bartsch, Elaina Sunderland (Glenn) and Lorna Lonneberg (Bruce). Loved dearly by his grandchildren Stephanie Cuffling (Dan), Jonathan Bartsch, Kreg Lonneberg (Sarah), Shea Lonneberg, Kyle and Lucus Sunderland. Cherished great-grandchildren, Elise and Henry Cuffling.

He was the son of Charles and Edith Bartsch (nee Drader) and was predeceased by his siblings, Olive Reynolds (Harold), Reta Convery (Ralph), Ruby Revell (Wesley), Frankie Snider (Harold), Gerald Bartsch (Carmel), Bernice Irish (Murvell), Freda Veley (Percy) and Betty Couch (Dave) and by infant brothers Ernest and George.

Survived by sister-in laws Margaret Wattam (late Weldon), Jean Freeman (late Cecil) and Maryann Freeman (late Max). Predeceased by sister and brotherinlaws, Mildred Hoover (Harold), Ethel Krock (Harold) and Pauline Adams (Henry).

Uncle Lyle was loved by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will take place in the spring. Memorial donations in Lyle’s memory may be made to the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.