Pyle, Charles "Gordon" - Age 93 of Boylston, Guysborough Co. Charles "Gordon" Pyle has laid down his tools and turned off the lights in his shop. He went peacefully on Sunday, April 8th, 2018 at the age of 93 and until the last year of his life, resided in the family home in Boylston where he was born. He was born on December 26, 1924 to the late Charles Samuel and Carrie (Dort) Pyle. He had 3 sisters, Ester (and Leo Day) both deceased, Bessie (and Doug Simpson), both deceased and Bertha, who resides in Antigonish and was married to Willis Hart, deceased. As a young man in the late 1930's he would walk to Mulgrave or Monastery driving sheep and cattle. As he got older he worked in carding mills, saw mills and lumber yards, cutting pulpwood and on road construction, whatever was available to make a living. In his early 20's he left Nova Scotia with some friends and ventured to Ontario where he lived and worked for a few years. However, home was calling and he made his way back to Boylston where he lived the remainder of his life. When he arrived back home he once again did whatever he could to make a living, driving a truck, cutting pulp and Christmas Trees and eventually driving snow plow and operating heavy machinery. In May of 1957 he married Ina Brymer, telling her that he would work hard and earn the money if she would look after it, and she did for 50 years until her death in 2007 at the age of 73. Gordon and Ina and two children, a son, Erne (Jody), Fort McMurray, Alberta. Erne has three children, Karena, Stephen and Andrea. They also had a daughter Holly (George) Nahrebecky, Boylston who has two children, Erin (Tony) Brown and Robyn Fulford, and 2 great-granddaughters, Remington and Delainey Brown. Gordon and Ina greatly loved and took great pride in their children and grandchildren and enjoyed the time with them both at home in the summer and whenever they could make the trip to Alberta, they supported and helped their children with whatever they needed. Gordon was so happy to have two great-granddaughters and often talked about how happy and proud Ina would have been too. During their marriage, Gordon worked in road construction with several different construction companies, at times working away from home during the week. No matter how far away, he always made sure to get home on Friday night to his family. Many evenings were spent with family playing cards, laughing and telling stories. He had great respect and love for his in-laws and extended family. Gordon retired from construction work in his late 60's and, although he continued to drive the snowplow for a number of years, he took up a new hobby.. woodworking. He built a shop and started making furniture and folk art or whatever his family asked him to build. When asked what he made, he would always say sawdust and mistakes. Some things he sold, but most he gave away and did it for the joy of making something. You could find him upstairs in his shop many nights working away on his latest project. Throughout his life he had an incredible memory for people and events and would love to tell stories about "back in the day". He was an excellent source of community history, driving around the countryside with him was an adventure in storytelling. Every house had a story for he knew who had lived there, things they had done and where they had gone. He was honest and hard working, and had a keen sense of personal integrity. One of his favourite things to do was to visit family, friends and neighbours. He was always willing to help people and would often knock on their doors to see if they needed something whether it was a Christmas tree, a load of wood or maybe just a chat. He was an active member of the Boylston United Church; he worked on the Cemetery Committee and was the "go to" for information. He was often seen driving around Guysborough County with his friend Roy Simpson, or putting up signs for the Conservative candidate at election time, and he drove for Meals on Wheels until he was 90. Although he hadn't curled in a long time he loved the game and was a long time supporter of the Chedabucto Curling Club, donating the land where the club sits. He could often be found there watching games and chatting. He also loved music and enjoyed attending Ceilidhs at the waterfront, the evenings at the Crows Nest, local concerts and a Danny Rodgers fiddle tune. The last year of his life was spent in Canso's Seaside Manor and Milford Haven Home for Special Care in Guysborough. Gordon has been cremated and visitation will take place at Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough on Friday, April 13th, 2018 from 2 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Boylston United Church, Boylston at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 with Reverend Heather Manuel officiating. Committal to take place at a future date. The family wishes to thank the physicians and staff at both Canso Seaside Manor and Milford Haven Home for Special Care for the wonderful care they provided Gordon, especially for the kindness and compassion shown in his final days. Donations may be made to the Boylston United Church, Chedabucto Curling Club, Guysborough Memorial Hospital or charity of your choice. Family flowers only, please. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Friday, April 13th, 2018 Visitation Time 2 to 7 p.m Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough Service Information Service Date Saturday, April 14, 2018 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Boylston United Church, Boylston Burial Information Burial Date Burial at a later date