THORBURN – William “Billy” Kyle, 100, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Thorburn, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Motherwell, Scotland on December 23, 1909, he was a son of the late Patrick and Ellen (Hannigan) Kyle. He immigrated at age 13 and worked at various jobs, including the McBean Mine, Thorburn, Clairtone, Electrohome and Sears, avoiding official retirement until his mid 70’s. He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and Hudson Lodge No. 77 A.F. & A.M., Thorburn. Bill’s remarkable longevity can in part be attributed to his passion for work and daily mountain walks with friend, Don. He will be remembered long and lovingly for his indomitable spirit and love for family and friends. Surviving are daughters, Kathleen Cassata, Rochester, New York; Nell Isaac, Medicine Hat, Alta.; Wilma “Willie” (Philip) Reid, Halifax; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annabelle (MacLean); granddaughter, Cara Cassata; brothers, James, Patrick, Edward, Thomas and John. The family will receive visitors 2-4 p.m. and Hudson Lodge Masonic service 4 p.m., both Tuesday, April 20th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21st in Union Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating. Interment will be in Thorburn Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in his memory to the Thorburn Cemetery Fund, C/o. M. I. Cameron, RR #1, Thorburn, NS B0K 1W0 or the Canadian Diabetes Association. “Hooray for the loving staff of Valley View Villa, Pictou County VON and Dad’s many friends” Invictus - William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.