John Melvin “Jack” Boyce
1935-2019
John Melvin “Jack”
Boyce, 84 years of age, of Springhill, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre. Born in Springhill, he was the son of
the late Harold & Catherine (Harroun) Boyce.
Jack served in the Canadian army for 15 years and had lots of
stories to share. He also worked as a coal miner for many
years. He loved the camaraderie of both jobs. He
loved a good game of cards, sipping on a cup of coffee, with the spoon
in the cup. Jack loved his wife Eleanor and dedicated his
life to caring for her. He taught us what marriage and
family should be. Jack always enjoyed spending time and
spoiling his kids. He carried this tradition on with his
grandchildren and their families and had the privilege of continuing
this with his great grandchildren. He also loved spending
time with his brothers and sisters and their
families.
He will be sadly missed by son Thomas “Tom”
Boyce, Springhill; daughters, Catherine (Wayne) Burke, Antigonish and
Greta (Joseph) Glynn, Eastern Passage; brothers, Donald (Elsie
Peterson) Boyce, Cameron’s Beach, Robert Boyce, Springhill
and Harold Boyce, Sydney; sisters, Linda (Ben) Thompson, South Brook
and Bonnie (Brian) MacDonald, Springhill; grandchildren, Adam, Abby,
Elisha, Christina, Jennifer and Tabatha; great grandchildren, Shannyn,
Hayden, Lauryn and Derek; several nieces and nephews. He
will also be missed by many friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife the
former Eleanor White; sisters, Diana, Helen, Joyce, Patsy
and an infant sister, Nancy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown
Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902
597-2361) where visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26 from
2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the funeral
home on Friday, September 27, 2019 a 2 p.m., with a live feed on the
website. Burial in Hillside Cemetery,
Springhill.
Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Lung
Association or to the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Jack’s online memorial at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Springhill, Province: Nova Scotia