Joseph «Joe» Valrie Boyle
1929-2019
It is with profound sadness that we, his family, announce the
passing of Joseph ‘Joe’ Valrie Boyle of Afton. Joe
passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 23, 2019
surrounded by his family.
Born December 12, 1929, he was the son of the late Thompson
and Irene (Murphy) Boyle.
Joe was a heavy equipment operator for most of his working
life, retiring in 1998 from Construction Aggregates Ltd. His Irish
roots in Merland always remained close to his heart and were never
forgotten. Joe spent much time at his beloved ‘Old
Place’.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Margaret
(Halloran); sons: Francis (Annette); Terrance «T» (Mary);
Glen (Anita) and Ron (Jyl), all of Afton; daughters: Marie (Ted)
Connors, Afton; Linda (Rick) Langille, Wentworth; Joann (Glenn)
Mattie, St.- Lazare, QC; Valerie (Randy) Pettipas, Tracadie, and Erin
(Dave) Brosha, Long Creek, PEI; 28 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; brother Jim (Louise) Boyle, Truro; sister Cathie
Beck, Torbrook; sister-in-laws: Louise Boyle, Afton; and Maureen
Boyle, Antigonish, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers: Buddy, Eugene and John;
sisters: Margie Prosser, Helen Pitts, Pat Alexander and one infant
sister; brothers-in-law: Al Prosser, Maurice Pitts, Bruce Alexander,
Don Beck and sister-in-law Jeanie Boyle.
Visitation will take place on Monday, February 25, 2019 from
2-4pm and 7-9pm in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street,
Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 26,
2019 at 2 pm in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie with Rev. John
Barry officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to VON Antigonish or St. Peter’s
Parish Cemetery Fund. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph Joe Valrie Boyle 19292019..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia