BLYTHE, Michael Gearing 'Mike'

1941 - 2020

Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2020 in
Guelph, Ontario. Mike Blythe of Guelph; age 78 years, was the beloved
partner of Anneliese Blythe (née Villhauer) and adored father of Catherine
(Rick Kingston), John (Jacqueline Kinloch), Jeffrey (Francesca Rossi) and
the late James “Jamie.” Dear "Poppa" to his grandchildren, Madeleine,
Sean, Michael, Charlotte and Joey.  Much loved brother of Claudette, Ted,
Linda, Clifford, Paula and the late David, Sandra, Peter and Shirley.
Adored son of the late Jules and Norine Blythe (née Jackson).  Cherished
uncle and brother-in-law to the Villhauer family and uncle to his nephews
and nieces in the extended Blythe clan.

His marriage to Anna, in 1963, brought tremendous happiness into his life
and set the tone for 56 years of family life, T-ball and Guelph Minor
Baseball, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Keybrand, Crime Stoppers, Rotary Club
and St. George’s Church.  He had a lifelong dedication to his
community--and a shared life full of music and laughter. Mike had a
passion for the military and was an amateur golfer (or at least thought he
was), a beautiful singer and a wonderful piano player with a distinctive
touch of warmth and swing.  He had an incredible love for his wife,
children and grand-children.

The family would like to thank the special people who enriched his years
and invite them to call at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart
Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph (519-821-5077) on Friday, January 24, 2020
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A Memorial Service will be held at St. George’s
Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph, on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at
2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the
St. George’s Anglican Church Choral Fund, to the Foundation of Guelph
General Hospital or to a charity of one’s choice would be greatly
appreciated by the family.