HINDY, Cyril James (Cy)
Cyril, James (Cy), Captain (Ret) RCAF/CF CD. Passed away peacefully, March 26, 2022, surrounded his by family. Born in Winterton NL, June 28, 1936 to Alice (Hiscock) and Pierce Hindy: Cy is survived by his beloved wife of almost 65 Years, Audrey Hindy (Graham) RN; daughter, Mary Ann Hindy; grandchildren, Chelsea Mary Pischinger (Jeremy Harlow) and Grant Josef Pischinger; great-grandchildren, Olivia Audrey Harlow and Diana Mary Harlow. He is also survived by his siblings, Velma Downey, Doris Pryor, Glenys (Larry) Tuck, Geraldine (Don) Harris, Robert (Debbie) Hindy and many nieces and nephews. Cy was predeceased by his parents; sister, Elsie Stanford; stepmother, Lilian (Short) Hindy; brother, Stanley, and brothers-in-law, Leslie Stanford, Tom Downey and Ernest Pryor. Cyril (Cy) joined the RCAF in 1953 and retired in 1991 after serving his Country and NATO in Europe, for 38 years. He and his family were posted to many places over the years. He completed two tours in Europe; Marville France and Decimomannu Italy. In Canada, he and his family moved from one coast to the other, with several stops in between including Cold Lake Alberta and St. John’s Newfoundland. Cy, a well-established musician often joined in CF Bands, at many bases, during their practice time and several public performances. He enjoyed playing all the horns along with the piano and accordion, a Newfoundland favourite, since he was a child. For Cy, family was everything, they attended church faithfully, and always looked forward to Sunday Family outings. His hobbies included, hunting, fishing along with many others and his latest venture, the blanket he knit. He learned to knit at the age of 85 during his battle with cancer. This blanket served as his inspiration through this latest journey. He titled this piece, of which he was so very proud; “The Bladder Cancer Throw”. His most favorite times during his well-deserved retirement were spent with Audrey at their cottage in Union Corner, PEI. Here they enjoyed the fresh air, walks along the beach and their favourite pastime, fishing. This, the province he met his beautiful Wife, the love of his life forever, Audrey. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday April 3rd in the Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth. Memorial Mass will take place at St. John XXIII Church, 35 Colby Drive, Dartmouth on Tuesday April 5th at 1 p.m. A reception after Mass will follow in the Parish Hall. Thank you to The Knights of Columbus Council 7309 and The Fourth Degree. Interment to follow reception, at Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. A live streamed service will be available online www. funeraweb.tv/diffusions/ 50738 for all those who, unfortunately, could not be with us to celebrate Cy’s wonderful life. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Special Thank You to Halifax Fire, Police and EHS Personnel. We greatly appreciate all you do! Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.atl anticfuneralhomes.com, Dartmouth Chapel.