Your Dad was a staple of Wood Lake. So sorry for your loss. Great memories of him sailing and helping others to learn how to. The lake will miss his happy demeanour. 
Gayle McIntosh

We were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing.  He was a good friend and a well loved member of the sailing club. He represented everything that was great about the Wood Lake community. He will be missed by many and remembered fondly by all of us that were lucky enough to know him!
Ross and Janine Calder 

We are so sorry for your loss,  Mr Lytle left some amazing memories, two particular memories came to mind!  Among others  these stood out,  out on the lake sailing and Mr Lytle, telling me lean as hard as I can where I thought he was truly going to flip us!  His talents of sailing and stories while he took me for a spin were unforgettable!  This would be followed by the most famous pancakes the next morning!  No matter how hung you were, we all sat at the table, Chris, Cathy, bob, Valerie, diane and many more.  You couldn’t be late for this morning ritual, and I fondly remember it and all the continuous stories he shared!   Mr Lytle you will be sadly missed but not forgotten,  I’m sure you and Billy will continue some more conversations!  The McCluskey family!

Dearest Elaine and Family,
We are sooo sad to hear of Bill's passing. I can't imagine the deep grief as he was such a huge anchor and heart in the family. Wishing our most heartfelt condolences to you all.
We will really miss the great conversations when at Wood Lake...he was such a big presence and  part of the lake history.
As a younger person I remember his great announcing at the regatta (when Sandra Beech didn't have the mic). He always had a warm smile and welcoming demeanor.
RIP sweet Bill.  Big hugs for the Lytle family 💕
Much love from Kim, Barclay, Weston & Kaia
(Napier/Porter) xoxo


Thank you for the 17 years of the best friendship anyone could ask for I have learn so much like learning  the game of golf   trying new type of food  getting to spend time at cottage  or hiting balls at driving rang or going the flea market or. every Thursday having the fish dinner  your place and  u never missed a sport game  thank you sir You will always be remembered You will be celebrated You will never be forgotten These tears still haven't faded


Dear Elaine and Family,
Our sincere condolences in the sad passing of your Bill, a special and wonderful man.  My forever memory was of our shared commentating at the Wood Lake Regatta and Len always enjoyed  losing to Bill in the sailing races.  Bill was an absolute pleasure to be with and he will be deeply missed.  Our thoughts are sincerely with you at this very sad time.

I have so many fond memories of growing up around the Lytle family. Summer visits to the cottage, badminton, tennis, Bill talking about the Blue Jays, his food addiction,  and my dad's fishing addiction. He was always involved in so many things. Truly a gem of a person.  My deepest condolences to the entire Lytle family. He will be dearly missed.
Dave Miura and family❤️

Elaine, what sad news.  It was always enjoyable to play at your table.  Always had some laughs.  Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.  Beth.

It was a pleasure to play bridge at the same table with Bill and Elaine on a Friday nights. Bill was always, always so pleasant and cheerful,  even when he had cause not to be. 
I didn't know him well but I think he was a dear man.  He will be missed, especially by Elaine and his family.
Good memories.





This Man was a Gift to me!
It was the Summer  of 1969 I landed in Toronto.
Fresh of the boat!
It was hot,  humid and noisy  day.
I knew no one.
I came from Woody Island, Newfoundland.
Luckily,  I met a wonderful person named Valerie. 
I think we met at Lansing United playing badminton.
I did meet her later at school.  Not sure why but?
Before I knew it I was invited to Wood Lake, her cottage.
My first experience getting there I arrived at their house,  I met a wonderful looking man, her father (Bill).  He had a brand new car, was dressed to the max, I thought wow he is handsome, then came his gorgeous wife, Elaine.  I then proceeded to get in the car,
with Valerie who stuck her head in a book.  I was entertained by the front seat,  Bill was funny and Elaine was also very talkative.  Well,  I arrived at Wood Lake, it was so beautiful. I adopted them right then and there and the rest is history. LOL.
If it was not for Bill, Mr. Big, Mr. Lytle, (Dad) my life would not have been so much fun.  Sailing on Sundays, amazing meals, tennis, his sarcasm,  allowing us to sail and turtle his sailboat, his love for sports, his laugh.   I was lucky Bill made me feel like one of the family. Bill made my  world a better place, we have lost a great man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, uncle.  RIP I will miss your smile and the love you gave
me!  Wood Lake will miss you but I know your spirit will be there!



















Mr. Bill you are going to be deeply missed. You were a mentor to me and a second father. You were always there for me. Always a smile on your face, sharing life stories with me, giving me advice when I asked for it and always Blue Jay discussions 
Friends forever with a Wood Lake Bond. In our earlier years we would sail on a Saturday afternoon, play tennis, discuss fishing spots your guests found, you even purchased a canoe for me. 
We were both sports fans. While I was coaching you shared what was happening with senior sports. Pickle ball - now the rage. You got me try it out at the Exhibition. But  most of all I was always welcome at the dinner table with or without an invite.  There was alway an abundance of home cooked food. Even lobsters on occasion. You have a special place in my heart.  xxoo 

Dear Elaine and family,

We are so saddened with the passing of Bill. He was a wonderful guy, so nice and fun to be around. He was also a wonderful friend to the family, one of dad's dearest and most cherished lifetime friends; we will always be grateful for everything Bill did for his and our lives. You are all in our thoughts.

Brent Hubbs and family

Bill was cheerful and I loved his phone calls! He and my Bob played tennis together at Lawrence Park. We played bridge shared meals
and would meet in Florida. A very true and faithful friend to my family. With love, SallyHubbs 






The best image of Bill Lytle I have  is a smile, always a smile!.

BILL loved people, he loved to converse with people, kibitz with people. He just seemed to have fun in life and really enjoy the people he was with. He was a kind man who listened more than he spoke and never seemed to speak without due consideration. He was also a pretty good tennis player as I think he was probably pretty good at what ever he tried.
I am blessed to have known him and will miss that smile!.

BILL MILNE
(519-900-9066

I concur in my brother's feelings about Bill ! and I thank Bill for the many conversations we had about the North York Tennis Club, sports in general and the evolution of the Willowdale area.

MORT MILNE
(905)-301-4276


We are very fortunate to have known Bill over the years at Wood Lake.
It was always enjoyable to be in the company of Bill and Elaine, and of course sports were a common thread, either on the golf course, or in analyzing our favourite teams.
Mr Bill was one of a kind.

Elaine and Family.....I was deeply saddened by the news of your loss.  Bill was such an incredible person and a great friend to our family.  I pray that the memories you carry in your heart will help you through this challenging time. Please accept my sincere condolences.



Dear Elaine, please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time for your family. My memories of Bill will always be from the Regattas. He was always a good sport and willing to fill in as a sub at our ladies cottage bridge group! 


Dear Elaine,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lana Gojevic,
Music director, Lansing U.C.

As a friend of daughter Valerie I've had the immense pleasure of knowing the Lytle family for many years. When we were in our teens the Lytle's would host many of us at the cottage on Wood Lake. Saturday morning was eggs and bacon and Sunday morning was pancakes. All made by Mr.Lytle. He was very patient with us all and there were many a mishap along the way. There was the time the sailboat capsized, and the mast went into the sand causing it to be stuck in. That thing would not budge! Then the time the rough  waves filled another boat up and almost sunk it while docked. But Bill would be the first to be called for help. He was depended upon for support in any situation and the kids all knew that Dad was there for them. He was a great father to many!. Our condolences to the Lytle family and thanks Mr. Lytle,  for the memories. May you rest in peace. 

Very sad to learn of Mr. Bills passing. Such a nice man. 
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Elaine, Val, Diane, Bob & Chris 💔
We were lucky enough to spend many days at the cottage on Wood Lake, over the years. 
From camping in the pit as teenagers, and being fed great breakfasts and roast dinners,  to bringing our own kids later on to enjoy a nearby cottage. 
Doug & I had a futon in the back of our van that we slept in-long ago- and in the mornings Mr. Bill would pass by on his way to the tennis courts and he would, kindly, give us a wake up call, by banging, loudly, on the side of it. lol 
We got up to many antics at the cottage- I saved it from burning down one time!!  
He will be greatly missed. 
Jane & Doug Reid 



' The King is Dead,' Humor takes a hit !

UncleJim

Mrs. Lytle

Deepest sympathies from the Gregorish family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
We will miss him. 



It's hard to write about all the wonderful, kind gestures Mr. Lytle (call me Bill!)  bestowed on those close to his family.  He made me feel like family.  I have known him ever since I can remember through my friendship with his daughter, Valerie.  From putting up with me (and many others) at the cottage, to attempting to teach me sailing or Bridge, to giving his daughter for her birthday the coveted season's tickets to the Blue Jays games for so many years, so Valerie and three friends could attend the games.  And that's just the tip of the iceberg.  I will miss him.  I had a better life for knowing him.  My deepest sympathy to us all.  He will be remembered in my heart.

Dear Diane and Family
My very deepest Sympathy on the loss of your Beloved Father. I know how vital he was to your Family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Bill,  however,  have heard so  many endearing stories from you that I felt I knew him.   I hope that the fond memories  you cherish will comfort you during the difficult times.  My thoughts are with you.
Warmest Regards,
Cheryl

Dearest Diane and family,

I am sending my sincerest sympathies and wanted you to know we are thinking about you.  I met your father a few times and he was always so friendly and happy  and the stories you shared with us all here at work were priceless.  I hope you find peace in the memories your dad has gifted you.  

Love your friend and co-worker Joy 

Mr Bill was indeed a legend at Wood Lake Ontario. That is where I got to know the entire Lytle family., as my family had a cottage on Wood Lake as well. He was always involved in the weekly sailing races either as a participant or "The Grand Marshall". 

On behalf of my wife Kate and myself (Craig) we would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Bill Lytle.  I fondly remember many a time of coming to the cottage and being treated "like one of the family" by Mr. & Mrs. Lytle. There could be as many as 30 or so young people camped out all over the cottage property but Mr. Bill would cook breakfast for everyone. He'd ask "How many pancakes, eggs, bacon or toast. Help yourself. Eat it before it gets cold." He was well known as a very successful business man when he worked for Benjamin Moore Paints then he purchased a hardware store. He certainly loved a challenge. He instilled in his children that hard work and dedication are the keys to success and it showed in each of them. I know he's proud of them for what they have accomplished and he'll be keeping his eyes on you don't you forget it! I've never met a family that is so loving and caring as the Lytles. Mr. Bill will be greatly missed. I can still see him wearing his special sailing bucket hat. That was his signature hat when he sailed. I know for sure that Mr. Bill will never be forgotten and he'll live forever in our hearts. To Elaine, Diane, Valerie, Chris and Bob & Billy Brown too, you guys are the best family I've been around  and losing your father and husband will be tough but, I know for sure you'll keep his memory alive and he'll never be forgotten that's for sure. When my parents sold the cottage I didn't like it but life goes on. But the really one thing that I miss is visiting the Lytles cottage. You were treated like family with lots of love and laughter. It really was "A Lytle Piece of Heaven"

Love to All of the Lytle family.
Craig, Kate & Kyle Anderson North Bay Ontario.

Samantha, Emily, Danny and I will forever cherish the times we had together with the Bill, Elaine and the family, in Toronto,  at Wood Lake or on the golf course. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I (Deb) was always amazed by the way Bill  was able to recount, in detail, so many stories! 

Rest in peace  beloved uncle and brother-in-law. We will miss you dearly.

Give our love to John.

OBITUARY

William Allan Lytle

February 6, 1930 – April 20, 2022

Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes

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