Obituary of Byron Richard Bird

June 21, 1951 – June 11, 2016 After a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Byron faced this illness with courage, grace, dignity, and was a source of strength to his family. Best friend and soulmate of Peggy. Proud and loving father of Erin MacDonald (Joe), David Bird (Andrea) and Matthew Bird (Lisa). Special Grandpa to Winnie, Chazee and Oliver MacDonald. Survived by his brother Peter Bird (Linda), sister-in-law Sharyn Bird (the late David), brother-in-law Robert Cartwright (Mari), and several nieces and nephew. Predeceased by his parents John and Helen Bird, father and mother-in-law Al and Catherine Cartwright. A sincere thank you to the care teams at Victoria and University Hospital Emergency Departments, Neurology, Neuro Surgery, Oncology and Palliative Care. Cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada – Research Department.