It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Horace William Byford who peacefully left us on October 21, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on March 05, 1924, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.
Horace will be dearly missed by his loving children, Diane (Brian), Wendy (Gary), Gary, and Randy (Erika), his cherished grandchildren, Heidi, Michael, Kelly, Duncan, Alison, Kim, Heidi, Julie, Allison, John, Melanie, Chris, Tanya, and his adored great-grandchildren as well as a multitude of relatives and friends.
Horace was a gunner on the destroyer HMS St-Laurent during World War II and was present on that ship June 06, 1944 (D-Day) off the beaches of Normandy. He was awarded the Legion d’Honneur medal by the Ambassador of France at a ceremony in Moncton, New Brunswick, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
He lived at the Manoir Kirkland in Kirkland, Quebec where he loved to play bowling, shuffleboard and work on 500-piece puzzles. Horace loved and was dearly loved by the residents at the Manoir.
Known for his kindness, his warmth, and his infectious smile, Horace touched the lives of all who knew him. He will forever be remembered for his generosity, his friendliness and his humility.
A celebration of Horace’s life will take place at Collins Clarke Funeral Home, located at 27 Salisbury Avenue, Pointe-Claire, on Saturday, November 28, 2026 with the family receiving condolences from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, a Celebration of Life service at 12:00 PM and a private internment service at Montreal Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to the Royal Canadian Legion.
