Obituary of Gwyndoline Dorothy Lye

Gwyndoline Dorothy Gladys Lye passed away peacefully on August 13, 2014 surrounded by family. She was born in Ightam, England. Gwyn married Dudley Lye on April 16, 1949, in Tonbridge, England. Gwyn and Dudley were soul mates, together since the age of 13 years. They were married for 59 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dudley Lye, her parents Martha (Lucas) and Sydney Hubble, Sisters, Sheila Sands, Joyce Mainwaring, and Brothers Peter and Neville. She leaves behind her son Graham Lye, of Birmingham England, and her daughter Zena (Charlie) Andrus of Andover NY. She was blessed with three Cherished Grandsons, Christofer (Jaimie Sarvis) Andrus, of Hornell NY , Peter (Cortney ) Andrus, and Philip (Molly ) Andrus of Canisteo NY . Gwyndoline is also survived by her much loved Sister in Law, Barbara Giles of Seven Oaks , England and Ann Hubble of Wales. She has several nieces and nephews living in England. Gwyn worked as a Registered Nurse in England and is a Veteran of the British Army. She was a Clerk, and a Jewelry Saleswoman. She was a talented needlepoint artist and enjoyed knitting and Crochet. She was quite artistic and enjoyed many craft projects. Gwyn travelled extensively in her lifetime with Dudley as a member of the R.C.A.F . She enjoyed opportunities to see so much of the world. She and Dudley retired in 1971 to Bury St Edmunds, England. In 1974 they immigrated to Hornell, NY to be nearer to their Grandson. They later moved to Austin, TX and then to Port Richey Fl. However once her Grandsons arrived she was much happier to come for extended visits with them. One of her greatest joys in later years was to play with her Great Granddaughters, Adalyn, Mallory and Whitney Andrus. Private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family in Hillside Cemetery, in Canisteo. Friends are invited to an open house of calling hrs. and celebration of life at the home of Charlie and Zena Andrus at 4431 County Route 61, Andover, Saturday, August 23 from 2-8 PM. Visitation: Saturday, August 23, 2014 2-8 PM 4431 Cty. Rte. 61 Andover, N.Y.