LYLE HAROLD PLUMRIDGE

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Lyle Harold Plumridge of Fort Frances, Ont. on Nov 8, 2012.
Lyle was born June 16, 1957 in Atikokan, Ont. to Joseph and Maxine Plumridge. He moved with his family to Fort Frances in 1965.
Lyle attended Fort Frances High School and Confederation College, where he studied broadcasting.
Upon his return to Fort Frances, he was employed as a darkroom technician at the Fort Frances Times.
Lyle had a great love of music and had a huge collection of rock-and-roll from the 1960 and 1970s, as well as Gospel music. He enjoyed sharing this passion with friends and family, often making mixed tapes and later CDs for them.
Lyle began suffering from mental illness in his early 20s and struggled with this illness throughout his life, though he always remained a gentle and kind man.
He was so happy when he moved to Front Street Manor, where he made many friends and was treated so kindly by the staff.
Lyle was predeceased by his father, Joseph, in January, 2007 and his younger brother, Greg, in June, 2012; as well as his grandparents, Lyle and Elizabeth Plumridge and Harold and Marie Green.
He is survived by his mother, Maxine; his sister, Debra (Jim) Armstrong; and brother Rodney (Linda) Plumridge.
He also is survived by his niece, Jocelyn (Tim) Armstrong; nephews, Trevor (Heather) Armstrong, Ryan (Rebecca) Armstrong, Jeff (Abbey) Plumridge, Rob (Allison) Plumridge; great-nephew, Brandon Cashmore; as well as aunts, uncle, and cousins.
At Lyle’s request, a private graveside service will be held at a later date.
A gathering for friends and family will be held Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (140 Fourth St. E.)
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to Front Street Manor, 532 Front St., Fort Frances, Ont. or the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 444, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1C9.