Boyle, Francis Alexander, age
85, of Antigonish, passed away in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow
on June 15, 2022.
Born in Beauly, he was the son of the late William and Mary
Margaret (Punch) Boyle.
Francis worked for Eastern Dairyfoods and later
with the Dept. of Transportation until a work-related
accident resulted in the loss of his leg. Following the
accident, he worked at Poirier’s Bottle Exchange and at the
former Antigonish Correctional Centre as a correctional officer. In
his younger years, Francis loved golfing, hunting, fishing and his
daily walk and bike ride around The Landing.. He was a
dedicated Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs
fan. Francis took great interest in politics, especially his
PC Party, and spent hours watching the Parliament Channel. However,
his greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren and
cheering them on in their life’s journey.
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Sandy) Stewart,
Lochaber; grandchildren, Cameron, Manitoba; Jessie (Darren) Eight
Island Lake; Matthew (Kelsey) Antigonish; Julia, Antigonish; sisters:
Tilly MacDonald, Antigonish; Ann (Neil) MacMillan and many nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margie (Milner), sisters, Mae
MacNeil and Kaye Boyd; brothers: Joe, Danny, Jack and Allan Angus in
infancy.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be in
St. Ninian Cathedral on Tuesday, June 21st at 10:00 am with Father
Danny MacLennan presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery. The funeral Mass will be recorded and available on
C.L. Curry website on Tuesday afternoon. Donations in memory
may be made to a charity of choice. Online
condolences: www.clurry.com.
1937 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Francis Alexander Boyle 1937 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia