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• Misc: niece, Julia; predeceased by his brother, Wayne and niece Brittany
• Obituary: Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada

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It is with broken hearts that we regret to announce the passing of our dear and special husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, uncle and great friend, James Edward Boyce, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. James passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving wife, Lori and family. Born in Springhill, N.S., he was the son of Mr. Harold Boyce, Sydney and the late Lillian (Strickland) Boyce. Besides his father, James is survived by his wife, Lori Riles; his children, Elaine Boyce (Brendan), Daniel Boyce, Christopher (Liz), Mark and Kurtis Carter; his siblings, Colette (Zal) Jackson, Cathy Boyce (John), Robert, Dennis (Gail), John (Janet), Harold (Joan). He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Mildred and Angus Riles, Louisbourg; brothers-in-law, Kenny (Deb) Riles, Terry (Colleen) Riles; his special playmate and niece, Julia, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Besides his mother, he was predeceased by his brother, Wayne and niece Brittany. James will never be forgotten by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will take place 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Sacred Heart Church, George Street, with Fr. Anthony O’Conner officiating. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction…

James — Lori Riles. [Group Sheet]

1. Elaine Boyce
2. Daniel Boyce

Harold — Lillian Strickland. Lillian was born , Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 Sep 2011, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: se 2011; grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Ryan, Chris, Matthew, Evan, Megan, Mark, Bethany, Kurtis, Daniel, Bridgette, Jeffrey, Kyle, Kolby, Avery, Lillyanna; her great-grandchildren, Thomas, Alexander, Teagan and Madeline

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It is with great sadness that we the family announce the sudden passing of Lillian Boyce on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, at home. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Isabelle (Gove) Strickland. Lillian was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She was a volunteer for 35 years as a Beaver leader in the Scouting movement. She was a member of the CWL and taught religion. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be truly missed by all who knew her. Lillian is survived by her loving husband, Harold; her children, Colette (Zal) Jackson, Cathy Boyce (John), Robert (Leah), James (Lori), Dennis (Gail), John (Janet), Harold Jr. (Joan), Elaine (Brendan); her precious grandchildren, Christopher, Robert, Ryan, Chris, Matthew, Evan, Megan, Mark, Bethany, Kurtis, Daniel, Bridgette, Jeffrey, Kyle, Kolby, Avery, Lillyanna; her great-grandchildren, Thomas, Alexander, Teagan and Madeline. She is also survived by her sister, Cassie; brothers, William, Gordon, Jimmy, Kenny, Roy and Joe; daughter-in-law, Cindy Higdon; many nieces and nephews, as well as her dear friend, Diane MacDonald. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Wayne, granddaughter, Brittney, and brother, Bobby. A special thank you to the VON nurses and the Red Cross for the help over the years. Visitation will take place Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at Sacred Heart Church, George Street, with Fr. Anthony O’Conner officiating. Interment to take place at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks. Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.

Harold — Catherine Elizabeth Harroun. Catherine was born 1914, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Nov 1996. [Group Sheet]

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• AltBirth: 1882, Tatamagouche, , Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Occupation: Feb 1906, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Census: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a coal miner

Harvey married Eva Dora McCarthy 3 Sep 1902, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Eva was born 10 May 1881; died 28 Feb 1948, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Bef Sep 1902, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada