Staff Sergeant (Retired)
Reg #19549
July 11, 1936 – August 7, 2025
Years of Service: 1956 – 1984
Postings: “H”, “O” and “HQ” Divisions
Other Service:
Canadian Security Intelligence Service
1984 – 1992
RCMP Veterans’ Association Member – Ottawa Division
With deep sorrow, we inform you of the death of Norman Kyle at home August 7, 2025 following a lengthy illness.
Born in Sussex, New Brunswick, July 11, 1936 the seventh and last child of Frank and Margaret Kyle he was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Christina, Lenora, Fred, Ron, Ray and Robert.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Flemming, his son Brian (Maria Perrella) and his daughter, Natasha (Jonathan Singer) and four marvellous grandchildren, Alec, Sara, Bennett and Lauren. He was so proud of his two children and dearly loved his grandchildren.
Raised in Sussex, a child of World War II, he joined the militia (8th Hussars) when young, but chose to join the RCMP following a speech by an RCMP officer at his high school describing the life of a Mountie.
Initially posted in Kentville, NS he was subsequently transferred to Halifax and then Toronto when he was moved to the Security Service where he remained for the rest of his career. He joined CSIS at its creation in 1984 retiring as a Deputy Director General in 1992. Interestingly, he was a part of the initial group focused on counter-terrorism which was in its infancy at that time but now is a major focus of the intelligence community.
Following his retirement he joined Transport Canada for a four year stint before finally packing it in.
Always a hard worker, Norm also knew how to have fun as anyone who knew him would attest. With his easy going personality and super sense of humour he was liked wherever he went.
A life-long outdoor enthusiast Norm camped, cross country skied and managed a 10-15 mile run most days while competing in countless marathons.
Although he left the Maritimes physically, he never left psychologically and was a proud New Brunswicker until the day he died. Loving the Maritimes he enjoyed staying at our summer home on the Bay of Fundy where he was able to stay in touch with his sister who died at age 96.
Norm will be greatly missed by his wife, his children and grandchildren as well as his many nieces and nephews.
We love you, Normie!
Remembered with respect and gratitude for his service.
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