Cyril Reader

Obituary of Cyril Reader

READER, Cyril (Cy) Gunner 53rd Battery 4th Field Reg. R.C.A. Peacefully at the Toronto East General Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Gladys (nee Martin). Loving father of Linda (Owen O'Neill), Martin (Birte) and Debbie (Kevin O'Brien). Dear Poppa to Kirsten, Kaitlyn and Brianna. He is also survived by his sister Doris Googe and was predeceased by his sisters Annie, Prudie, Marjie and Audrey. Cy retired as Personnel Director of Toronto Canada Post. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 345, former Councillor of East York, East York School Board Trustee and Chairman of the Metro School Board, past Lieutenant Governor of the East York Kiwanis Club and Honourable Past Master of the Remembrance Lodge, Masonic Order. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, June 26 at 11 o'clock. Private interment at York Cemetery. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto M4H 1P4 or a charity of one's choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.