Bradley Edward Pyette

It is with broken hearts we announce that, Bradley Edward Pyette, 54, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday January 28, 2021. Brad was born on January 14, 1967, in Woodstock Ont. and was raised in the Pentecostal faith. He had a strong connection to the Calvary Pentecostal Church where his family attended. Growing up, Brad was involved in Sunday School, Boys Crusaders, where he won several trophies and badges, youth group and also helped run the sound for services. Brad’s strong sense of faith was a testament of who he was and he carried that with him in his daily life.

He graduated from CASS and pursued a career in the car industry. His love of cars led him to become an Automotive Technician and graduated from Fanshawe College. Throughout his career he worked at several dealerships within Woodstock, Ingersoll and London, as a technician and as a Service Manager. Since 2012, Brad had been employed by General Dynamics Land Systems in Sustainment Services. At times his job took him away from his family, which was difficult, and he had the opportunity to travel which brought him as far as Saudi Arabia. He loved what he did and enjoyed the company he worked for and his co-workers. His co-workers described him as always having a smile on his face and was a pleasure to work with.

Family ties were important to Brad. He always made time to visit and make memories with his immediate and extended family. Brad loved his children immensely and was so very proud of them for who they were and in everything they did. He always told them he loved them every day.

Brad’s favourite place to visit was Manitoulin Island. His father’s family originated from the island and he spent countless vacations there as a child with his family. He continued to make memories there with his wife and children and extended family. Many summers and Thanksgiving weekends were spent on the island.

Brad loved sports and he played as a pitcher on baseball teams for years. The ball diamond and hockey arena were like a second homes to Brad. Both his son’s played hockey, as well as his grandson. For years he was on the bench as an assistant coach and was loved and appreciated by his hockey family. Brad was a dedicated Toronto Maple Leafs fan and had several opportunities to go with his family and watch his beloved team play.

Brad had a love of music and was known to be a champion at music trivia. Music spoke to him and he often used it to express himself to those he loved.

He leaves behind his wife of 17 years, Rose (Joest), 3 children, Brandon (28), Owen (16), Grace (14), grandson Carter (7), parents Harvey and Valerie Pyette, sister Jennifer (Seebach), brother in law Andie, nephews Zach and Ben and niece Torri, sister Angela (Main), brother in law Jason, and nieces Ashley and Brittany, Mother and Father in law Walter and Astrid Joest, brother in law Rick Joest and sister in law Sara Campbell, nephew Roman Joest and niece

Emma Joest, along with several aunts and uncles and cousins. Brad joins his grandparents John and Winnifred (Thorne) Peach, Louis and Muriel (Duxbury) Pyette, and cousins Kelly and Danita Poulain and his Aunt Diane Peach.

Brad will be cremated and a Celebration of his Life will occur at a time when we can gather together as family and friends.

As a family we are overwhelmed and grateful with the love and support that we have received over the past few days and will continue in the time that follows.

Words cannot express the magnitude of loss we feel. Brad, we loved you beyond measure and we will miss you terribly. Your love, spirit and legacy will carry on in the hearts of your children. We will look for you in their smiles and through the music we listen to. May God continue to guide us over the days, weeks and years to come.

I love you forever and always ~ Rose

If you have been going through a difficult time in your life, if you have been crushed by some unkind deed, or you have lost a loved one and are feeling the pangs of loneliness, remember the psalmist said that “the Lord is close to the brokenhearted”.

Psalm 34:18

Should family or friends desire, a donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Brad’s honour.