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On August 8th, 2024, Cyril passed away at the age of 81. He was born in Humboldt, SK on February 27th, 1943. Cyril spent his early years living in the CN station in Beatty, SK where his father was the railway agent and telegrapher. Following his father's death, his mother moved the family to Hudson Bay Junction, SK, Ste. Rose du Lac and then to Brookdale, MB. There he remained until he left for Brandon College where he obtained a B.Sc and B.Ed degrees. Here he met his wife Diane (nee Lytwyn) and made many special life-long friends.

Cyril began his career teaching at Hapnot Collegiate in Flin Flon, followed by thirty-one years in Brandon School Division – 7 years at each Brandon Collegiate and Neelin High School. He went on to become principal of Sacred Heart and St. Augustine's Schools for 17 years.

Cyril was a member of and volunteered at various organizations: Knights of Columbus, Brandon Retriever Club, Riverview Curling Club and Christmas Cheer.

As an avid outdoorsman, many hours were spent fishing and hunting with family and friends. Sports were important to Cyril – skiing, curling, canoeing and playing volleyball. Later he enjoyed coaching and cheering on his children and grandchildren in basketball, hockey, baseball, football and soccer passing on his love of sports. There was never an event that dad/grandpa would miss.

After his retirement, Cyril was able to spend more time at the cabin at Chimo Beach and winters in Arizona which he cherished – both the climate and his friends.

Cyril will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Diane, their children Ben, Elaine (Patrick) Desbiens and Mike (Elsa Taylor); grandchildren Brad (Cassidy), Mitchel (Ida), Tyler (Katherine), Renée, Kayleigh (Justin), Hailey and great grandchildren Zoey, Lincoln and Jaxx. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Allen (Irene) Lytwyn and nephews Christopher Lytwyn, Jerry and Brent Taillefer and family.

Cyril was predeceased by his father John, mother Beatrice (nee Huls), sisters Jean Robertson and Louise Taillefer.

Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, August 12th, 2024, at St. Augustine's Church.

Donations in memory of Cyril may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation – Palliative Care, 150 McTavish Ave East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.