Kathryn “Kathy” Lynn Byles (nee Szabo)
February 18, 1954 - January 17, 2026
Funeral Details: A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date
Peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026, in her 71st year at the Collingwood General Hospital after an 11 year battle with cancer.
Kathy was born in Hamilton on February 18th, 1954 to Frank Szabo senior and Emma Weiner. Survived by brother Frank senior Jr. his wife Rose Szabo and their children Frank junior, Emily Cradock (nee Szabo) Sandra Clemons and partner Bev Clemons. Her husband Bob Byles of 50 years, their children Brent Byles and Suzie (nee Porritt) daughter Kathryn Gough (nee Byles) and Aidan; grandchildren Gavyn, Tayte, and Cayllum Byles.
Kathy had a lengthy employment with the Catholic School Board and loved all of the students and teaching staff.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Carol Ann and Lloyd Hutchinson
Posted on: Monday, February 2, 2026Bob, Brent and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. It has been a long hard journey. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Dale Warner (Hobbs)
Posted on: Wednesday, February 4, 2026My condolences to Bob, Brent and your whole family. Your family has been on my thoughts and prayers for sometime. I have many very fond memories of. Sending you all hugs.
Dave and Joanne Turner and family
Posted on: Sunday, February 8, 2026Dear Bob, Brent, Kathryn and families ,
We feel the loss of our dear friend Kathy, but take comfort that her many years of suffering have ended. She was a true and dearly loved friend to all of our family and we will miss her so much.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Dave, Joanne, Matthew, Jill and families
Chris Haslam
Posted on: Sunday, February 8, 2026I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kathy at St. Mary’s. Her kindness, sense of humour and warmth always made the work days so much better. Her love of all things Christmas brings her to my thoughts every year as I am decorating. My condolences to you all as I know she will be greatly missed. She was an amazing woman.
Chris Haslam
Bronwyn Bonney
Posted on: Sunday, February 8, 2026Dear Kathryn, I have many fond childhood memories of your mom. Her watching us swim in your backyard pool while chatting on the cordless phone. Her playing Aladdin on the Sega Genesis in her room and sometimes letting us play. Her and Bob patiently watching us perform dance routines in your basement rec room. Her having not one, but two Christmas trees: one in the basement for crafts you and Brent made and one upstairs in the living room which was obviously decorated for style alone. Her searching your house for the whereabouts of your tiny dog. Her being especially kind to me when, at my very first sleepover, I asked to go home in the middle of the night. I remember her making me feel very special when her and my paths crossed at St. Monica’s. I also remember that sometimes she wore high heels and leather pants at St. Monica’s which might still be the coolest fashion choice that school has ever seen. Your mom was great. I hope these memories make you smile at what must be a sad time.
Karrol Croteau
Posted on: Friday, February 13, 2026Kathy and I became friends through work at St Mary’s School. Her amazing sense of humour, great laugh and kindness were her gift to everyone who knew her. We had many long talks over the time I knew her and I will remember her always. She loved her family deeply and her work was her extended family. She will be missed so much by all those who knew her. Rest in peace my friend ❤️