The New Brunswick RCMP is sharing the following statement to the public, on behalf of the family of Cheryl Pyne. Media requests can be directed to Cst. Hans Ouellette at 506-452-4252.
It is with deep relief that the remains of our family member, Cheryl Pyne, have been located after being reported missing in August 2004. This has been horrific and unbearable at times. No one EVER deserves to die the way our family members have; either of them.
Both Cheryl Pyne and Kathy Pyne-Welner had families and friends who loved them. They were women who poured their heart and soul into their family, and friends who became their family. They both were somebody's sister, mother, daughter - they were human beings and had the right to be treated as such.
The family is a little frustrated knowing that Cheryl's' remains were found eight years ago, in 2012, and the system has let us down. We're trying our best to have closure under the circumstances. Because of the weather and what the world is going through right now, laying her to rest has been postponed. At the same time, we are thankful for the officers and detectives who have worked hard to bring us these results.
Although her life ended tragically, the time she spent with friends and family was memorable, and full of pride and joy. Cheryl was outgoing, saw the brighter side of most situations, and had a way of bringing everyone together.
She had made a positive impression on a lot of people throughout her life, including complete strangers. She would go out of her way to help anyone in need. Cheryl has been missed dearly since her disappearance.
The funeral and burial will be held on a later date in the spring, at Alderwood Cemetery, in Riverview, where she will be finally laid to rest with her mom Kathryn Pyne-Welner. There will be an obituary following this by Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home.
Even though we have found enormous waves of solace with outpouring love and support from our friends and family, this is still a difficult time, not knowing the events that preceded our mother's death. We still appeal to the public for information regarding the death of Kathy Pyne-Welner.
Trudy Welner
Cheryl Pyne's sister