KING, Clyde - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde, peacefully after a short illness, at the Greenview Senior Care Residence in Toronto on Friday, November 19, 2021, at the age of 90 years.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Shirley, and survived by his only son, John.
The ninth of ten siblings, Clyde was born on May 20, 1931 in Fortune, Newfoundland. He married Shirley, also from Fortune, in 1955, and John was born in 1959.
They settled in Don Mills, where Clyde retired after 35 years working for Revenue Canada.
A proud Newfoundlander from a close-knit family, he was a devoted husband and caring father, with many longtime friends.
Clyde will be best remembered by many for his tireless contributions to developing minor baseball in Toronto, most notably his more than 45 years as a dedicated volunteer, administrator, and innovator with the North York Baseball Association (NYBA). Highlights of a very successful coaching career include winning the Ontario Baseball Association Coach of the Year award (1994), and managing both the gold medal-winning Toronto team at the Ontario Summer Games (2000), as well as the Ontario Girls team that won the Baseball Canada National Championship (2004).
A loyal Blue Jays fan, Clyde received the Province of Ontario Volunteer Service Award (2004), and his team also won the Toronto Regional Secondary School baseball championship (2009).
None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of Shirley, herself an NYBA volunteer for almost 40 years. John will be forever grateful to the entire team at Greenview for the kind and compassionate care provided to Dad in such comfortable surroundings.
Visitation at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, Toronto, on Sunday, November 28th from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Monday, November 29th at 10 a.m. followed by a Service in our Chapel at 11 a.m. These are FULLY VACCINATED EVENTS. Masks, proof of full vaccination status, along with government issued ID are required for those 12 years of age and older in order to attend the indoor funeral services. Please leave time prior to the service to check-in.
If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Clyde's name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the UHN / Toronto Rehab Foundation.
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