Obituary of Terence Walter Pye
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The family of Terence Walter Pye of Corner Brook, NL are sad to announce his passing on May 9, 2020, at the grand old age of 94. He was greatly loved as a father, brother, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, and friend. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 37 years, Gwen (Chippett), second wife Violet (Boone), brother-in-law Chris Bishop, and son-in-law Richard Morris. He leaves behind to mourn his “girls”, Susan Pye and Alison Pye (R. James Weick); grandchildren Aaron Weick, Shane and Anna Morris; sisters Doris Bishop and Mary (Jim) Huehmann, a number of nieces and nephews, and many dear friends including Ned, Wayne and Olga.
Terry was born in Carbonear on August 23, 1925, the first child of Walter and Amy Pye. They moved to Corner Brook when he was one year old. He attended the old Staff House School and the Public School on West Street. He spent many summers in Labrador at the family homestead, where his father fished.
In 1942, at the age of 17, he lied about his age, joined the Merchant Navy and shipped out from Corner Brook. He made two trips on the MV Corner Brook to England and sailed out from Halifax on the North Brook. He circumnavigated the globe on several ships during WWII, including the SS Mulgrave Park. He ended up in Vancouver, BC. In 1945 he returned to Corner Brook, travelling across the country by train. Terry was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years.
He owned and operated the Star Taxi company in Corner Brook for many years. In 1960 he married Gwendolyn Chippett. The family spent many happy years at “the cabin” on Deer Lake, where swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, cards and campfires ruled the day. He enjoyed hunting for many years, and loved a good scoff and scuff. In recent years, he looked forward to his card games at the Echo Club.
Due to Covid-19 Government Restrictions a private family service will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Chapel, St. Mark’s Avenue followed by interment at Mount Patricia Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion or a charity of one’s choice.