July 13th, 1948 - September 20th, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Syd Girling on the morning of Friday, September 20th, 2019 at the age of 71. Syd is survived by his loving spouse Wendy Girling. Cherished father of Kelly (Todd) Pollard and son Stephen (Christine) Girling. Cherished grandfather of Brody, Jordan and Madison Pollard, and Jackson and Maggie Girling. Dear son of Dorothy Jean Girling and the late father Harry Girling. Dear brother of Sharon (Ken) McMahon and their son Iain (Kira), Stephan (Debbie) Girling and their children Michael, Matthew and Allison. Nephew of George Davy and Arthur Davy (Sheila).

Born in Windsor in 1948, Syd obtained a Masters degree from University of Windsor before moving to the greater Toronto area and working in various governmental positions at the MNR, OPP, LLBO and AGCO before retiring and returning to Windsor. Syd’s life was filled with many passions and interests. He was an accomplished and respected musician playing, arranging and teaching the Bagpipes with numerous bands throughout Ontario, and winning the World Pipe Band Championships with the 78th Fraser Highlanders in 1987. Syd was also a passionate motorcycle enthusiast with an interest in vintage Japanese motorcycles. He was a long-time member of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group. He will be fondly remembered and missed by many in the Piping and Motorcycle community.

The family requests that donations in Syd’s memory be made to The Hospice of Windsor and Essex, or the Windsor and Essex County Cancer Centre Foundation.

Wendy, Kelly and Stephen welcome family and friends to celebrate Syd’s life on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 from 9am until Memorial Service at 11am at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Private family interment to follow.