A man whose body was found inside a vehicle in Puslinch Township is being remembered as charming, charismatic and strong-willed. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police officers received reports of a suspicious vehicle parked along Wellington Road 32 around 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 21. The road was closed for multiple days before police announced the body of a man had been discovered inside the vehicle. The deceased has now been identified as 43-year-old Trumaine Kyte of Cambridge. “His unmistakable presence cannot be replaced” Kyte’s family said they want him to be remembered for the life he lived and not the way he died. “Trumaine was a beloved son, a brother, a father and an incredible friend to many,” they wrote in a statement to CTV News. “He was charming and charismatic, strong-willed and determined, with a tremendous zest for life.” They called him “the life of the party” and “a man of many talents.” “Music was one of his great passions, and he was a gifted DJ who loved bringing people together through music,” the statement said. The family said they were deeply grateful for the support they have received as they continue to grapple with the loss. “There was only one Trumaine. His smile, his charm, his humour, his energy and his unmistakable presence cannot be replaced. His absence has left an enormous space in our family and in the lives of those who loved him.” The family also said they were not prepared for the sudden loss and an online fundraiser has been launched to help cover the cost of the funeral. “Above all, we ask that people remember Trumaine for how he lived: full of personality, full of talent, full of determination and full of life.” The investigation so far Police have not revealed the cause of Kyte’s death. “Investigations like this are complex and involving a lot of variables,” Const. Matthew Burton told CTV News on Sunday. “We believe that a lot of people together can be able to help [us] understand what occurred that night, or in the early morning. And we’re really seeking answers for the family of Trumaine... [we’re] remaining committed... to hold those responsible that were involved in this.” The OPP are working with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. They do not believe there is a wider threat to the public. “This event is a tragic occurrence. Our hearts go out to Trumaine’s family members and friends,” Burton said. Police are asking anyone who was around Wellington Road 32 between 9 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 21 to review surveillance or dashcam footage for any suspicious vehicles or activity.
