Charles 'Ainley' Clyke

Funeral service for the late Charles ‘Ainley’ Clyke 90, Sunnyville, Guysborough County, was held August 8 in Grace Baptist Church, Sunnyville, with Reverend Brian Banks officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Guysborough. Mr. Clyke died August 2, 2018. Born in Sunnyville, was a son of the late Archie and Annie (Pelley) Clyke. He was a self-taught, successful businessman and founder and operator of C.A. Clyke Trucking and Forestry Ltd. With little education and a great desire to work, he was successful in running the company, which at one time employed more the 50 employees, until his retirement. He was a strong, yet gentle man with a deep, abiding faith and left a positive influence on all he met. He was a loyal Toronto Maple Leafs fan and was fascinated with anything that had an engine, especially Ford trucks. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He is survived by four sons, James ‘Boo’ (Sue), Charles, Archie (Diane), Ivan; two daughters, Theresa (Jimmy), Brenda; adopted daughter, Patsy (Mike); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special grandson, Jason; adopted sister, Evelyn; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family; special friend, Emily. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; son, Ronnie; four brothers, James, Les, Gordon ‘Duck’, Cecil, in infancy. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church or to a charity of choice. Online condolences: www.haverstocks.com