Obituary of Cyril Fitt

Fitt, Cyril William- It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cyril William Fitt, 71 of Marie Street, Lourdes on Friday December 22, 2017 at home after a brief illness. Born in New Glasgow he was a son of the late Sylvester and Catherine(Pellerine)Fitt. Cyril was a life long resident of Lourdes where he was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Cyril was well known throughout Pictou County as a self-employed candy salesman "The Candy Man" and a bus driver. Cyril will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Ida (Ehler), daughters Darlene(Jerry)Munn, New Brunswick; Karen(Fraser)Green, Debbie(Danny)Fitt, both of Stellarton; grandchildren: PJ(Brittany)Stewart, Mandy(Robert)Little, Tyler and Cole Green, Justin Fitt, all of Stellarton; great-grandchildren: Cohen, Isla and Ellie Little, sisters: Marie(Allie)Vacheresse, Evelina(Peter)Cripps, Kathy(Wayne)Otter, sister-in-law Marilyn Fitt, a number of nieces and nephews, and an aunt Johanna(Fitt)Hafey. Cyril was predeceased by his parents, brothers Clarence and Francis Fitt. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors from 7-9pm Wednesday December 27, 2017 at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton. A memorial mass will be held 11am Thursday December 28, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton with Father Barrett Clare-Johnson presiding. Burial of ashes will take place in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Cyril may be made to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.angusfuneralhomes.com