Dr Cynthia Pyper

Dr. Cynthia Joan Pyper (née Bird) passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 73, in Oakville, Ontario. Born in Winnipeg, she was the first daughter of Robert and Ellen Bird, and a cherished sister to Richard, Bruce, Norah, and Greg. She was a devoted mother to Sean Adams and Julia Pyper, and the proud grandmother of two beloved grandsons, with another grandchild on the way. She leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews and their families, all of whom she adored. She is also survived by her loving partner, Colin Bantin, and his family. Cynthia began her professional life as a teacher before pursuing her dream of practicing medicine, graduating top of her class at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She built a distinguished career in family medicine, caring for thousands of families in Oakville, Milton, and beyond. Patients and colleagues will remember her for her wisdom, dedication, and the countless lives she touched over the years.