Milton Clifford Bye
August 9, 1936 – May 18, 2023
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. at the Dryden Go Getters Club. Interment will take place at a later date.
With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of Milton Clifford Bye at the age of 86 years at Dryden Regional Health Centre on May 18, 2023.
Milton was born on August 9, 1936, at Rainy River Red Cross Hospital to Edith Olive Brannan and Leif Otto Bye, the oldest of 4 children. He was predeceased by his father Leif Bye, his mother Edith Bye, his mother-in-law Mabel Franklin and father-in-law William Franklin, his sister Judith (Gerald) Brennen, his Sister Ethel (Les) Helliar, His brother-in-law George and Gordon (Osvalda) Franklin, sister-in-law Patricia Hopkins, his son-in-law Brian Kardal (Shelley) and his wife, the love of his life Wilma.
Milton is survived by his brother Harley (Gloria) Bye. His children: Clayton (Marlene) Bye, Tanya (Gerry) McArthur, Shelley Kardal, Micheal (Debbie) Bye, and Stephanie (Pierre) Cholette. His grandchildren: Hayden, Jackson and McKenna Bye, Crystal (Leif) Bergman, Tara (Shaun) Halley, Ashley (Mitch) Kardal, Rebecca (Jamie) Doucette, Ryan (Intan) Kardal, Adrianna Clarke Holm, Chris (Krista) Bye, and Vanessa and Julien Cholette. His great grandchildren: D’Andre Kardal and Elliot Kardal-Moore, Elliot, Aria and Ethan Bergman, Emma Halley, Lucas, Brodie and Jack Doucette, Eryk and Ayla Kardal, and Kallie Bye. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Milton grew up in North Branch, Ontario, and started his work life at a young age. He did a lot in his life including working in the bush, the pipeline, the mill, the dairy, driving taxi, guiding, and various sales positions. He met his wife Wilma in Dryden, and they started their family there before moving to Kenora and then Thunder Bay and finally returning to Dryden. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, picking blueberries, and his beloved Square Lake “God’s country.” He also loved to go for drives, to play cards, to make rocking chairs and tables, and to watch the Jays and the Leafs. His daily walks took him to the local cafés where he loved to catch up with friends. Milton and Wilma played cards and loved to dance his special “two step”. They enjoyed several winters with their friends in Penticton, British Columbia.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. A celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Dryden Go Getters Club
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made directly to Princess Court Deco 35 Van Horne Avenue, Box 725, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z4 or a charity of your choice.
“Gone Fishing”
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me,
So put me on a boat headed out to sea.
Please send along my fishing pole
For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole.
Where every day is a day to fish,
To fill your heart with every wish.
Don’t worry, or feel sad for me,
I’m fishin’ with the Master of the sea.
We will miss each other for awhile,
But you will come and bring your smile.
That won’t be long you will see,
Till we’re together you and me.
To all of those that think of me,
Be happy as I go out to sea.
If others wonder why I’m missin’
Just tell ’em I’ve gone fishin’
Arrangements entrusted to Dryden Community Funeral Home
249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, Ontario, P8N 2X3
