Claude Hoyles

Claude Hoyles

June 13, 1939 – July 19, 2025

Claude Hoyles, originally from Valleyfield, passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving and devoted family at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on July 19, 2025 at the age of 86 years.

Predeceased by his parents: Edgar and Muriel Hoyles; daughter Paula Baggs; sister Dorothy (Herb) Edwards; parents-in-law: Douglas and Marion Rideout and brother-n-law George Rideout.

Leaving to mourn with loving memories his devoted wife of 64 years Viola; sons George (Pauline) and Keith (Theresa); daughters: Claudette Hoyles (Eliza Lynch) and Janice (Glen) Saunders; son-in-law Robin Baggs. Grandchildren; Samantha (Matthew) Pynn; Melissa Baggs and Ryan Baggs; Evan (Jayne) Hoyles; Tyler (Katelyn) Hoyles; Zachary Hoyles (Hannah Poole); Kyle Saunders and Ocean Saunders. Great grandchildren; Theo and Luca Hoyles; Maddison and Taylor Pynn and Remi Hoyles. Brother Wilson (Marg) Hoyles; sisters; Violet (Ed -deceased) Burry; Classie (Don) Button and Gertie (Bruce) Webb; sister-in-law Elaine Paul; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Stanford (staff); The Miller Centre 3 South; St. Clare’s 7 West, ER and the ICU doctors, nurses and staff. Your kindness, compassion and care will never be forgotten. A very special thank you to his loving niece Dayna Paul for her compassionate loving care to Claude prior to his hospital admission.

Claude made his career as a Millwright for over 30 years where he started working at the mines in Wabush, Labrador and ended in Labatt Breweries in St. Johns.

Together, Claude and Viola raised their children with endless love, support and guidance.

Claude was their biggest supporter. You could find him at the rink, tying both hockey and figure skates and cheering from the bleachers. He was full of pride watching them succeed in their choice of sport.

Claude was the BEST. He had a big heart, always putting others first. He was genuine, considerate, quiet, with a dry sense of humour and loved to make people laugh.

Family was Claude’s entire world. He was truly devoted to Viola, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They completed his world.

Claude found his peace next to the water at Paddy’s Pond where he loved to cast a line and fish. When he wasn’t fishing you could find him enjoying the Blue Jays or the Boston Bruins.

We have endless memories of him that we will forever cherish and hold in our hearts.

Visitation will be held at Barrett’s Funeral Home 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl on Sunday July 27, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm. Funeral service will take place on Monday ,July 28, 2025 at 11:00am from First United Church, Mount Pearl with inurnment to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Claude’s memory to First United Church, Mount Pearl.