Catherine — Harold Leo Boyce. Harold (son of Harvey Augusta Boyce and Eva Dora McCarthy) was born 1913, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Jul 1992. [Group Sheet]

John — Alice Eleanor White. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Hazel Joyce Fife. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Elsie Peterson. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Leah James. [Group Sheet]

Harold — Lillian Strickland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Mar 2010, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 27 Mar 2010, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Helen Amelia Henwood 71 years of Lisgar Street, Springhill, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 in All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the Late Harold and Catherine (Harroun) Boyce. Helen was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid dart player, winning several championships; enjoyed playing 45's, Yatzee and washer toss, tole painting and especially being with her family and friends and spending time at the beach. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Ralph; their children, Ernel (Sandra) Henwood, Westville, Bob (Kim) Henwood and Jamie (Heather) Henwood both of Springhill, Catherine (Robert) Parsons, Brookfield and Diana (Eddie) Pettigrew, Springhill; Helen's daughter, Bonnie Lee (Brian) MacDonald, Springhill; several grand and great grandchildren; brothers, Jack, Donald (Elsie Peterson), Robert, all of Springhill and Harold (Lillian) of Sydney, Cape Breton; sister, Linda (Ben) Thompson, South Brook; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Joyce, Patsy and Diana and an infant sister, Nancy. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361) from where visitation will be held 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 Sunday, March 28, 2010 from the Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, March 29, 2010 from the Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Berry officiating. Burial in Mapleton Cemetery, at a later date. If so desired, donations in Helen's memory may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association or Springhill Baptist Church would be appreciated.
[Saturday, 27-March-2010 www.brownsfuneralhome.com, Springhill, NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2010-03-27]

Helen — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Helen — Ralph Amasa Henwood. Ralph was born CA 1937, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Feb 2015, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: employed in restaurant service business
• Residence: Mar 2010, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 22 Mar 2010, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Diana L. Matthews 1946-2010
Diana Leta Matthews, 63 years of age, of Junction Rd. Springhill, NS, passed away at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center on March 21, 2010. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Harroun) Boyce. Diana worked in the restaurant service business for years, as well as hair dressing and ceramics. She was an avid gardener and was a yard saler extraordinaire, also past president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 Auxiliary. Diana will be sadly missed by her husband Darrell Matthews of Springhill; one son, James Darrel and one daughter Tara Lynn Matthews, both at home; granddaughter Christiane Leta Trim; four brothers, Jack, Donald (Elsie Peterson), Robert Boyce, all of Springhill, and Harold (Lillian) Boyce of Sydney, C.B.; three sisters, Helen (Ralph) Henwood of Springhill, Linda (Ben) Thompson of South Brook and Bonnie (Brian) MacDonald of Springhill, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Joyce and Patsy, as well as a sister Nancy in infancy. Arrangments have been entrusted to AH Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (597-2361). Visitation will take place Monday evening from 7-9 pm, with a funeral service to be held Tuesday, 2pm, March 23, 2010. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Diana may do so to the Lung Association or a charity of the donor's choice.
[Monday, 22- March-2010 www.brownsfuneralhome.com]
[collected by EMKeys 2010-03-22]

Diana — Darrell Matthews. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: Jan 1995; nine grandchildren
• Obituary: 28 Jan 1995, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

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Obituary

PERRIN, Joyce Marie - 63, 55 Atlantic Ave., Moncton, N.B., formerly of Springhill, died January 27, 1995, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst.  Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of Mrs. Catherine (Harroun) Boyce, Springhill and the late Harold Leo Boyce.  She was a former member of Royal Canadian Legion auxiliary, branch 17, Springhill.  Surviving are sons, Gerald (Jake), Moncton; Garry, North Delta, B.C.; daughters, Deborah (Mrs. James Gallagher), Brenda (Mrs. Weldon Smith), East Mapleton, Cumberland Co.; foster son, Robert Allan Perrin, Moncton; brothers, John, Donald, Robert, Springhill; Harold, Sydney; sisters, Helen (Mrs. Ralph Henwood), Diane (Mrs. Darrell Matthews), Linda (Mrs. John Cormier), Bonnie Lee (Mrs. Brian MacDonald), Springhill; Mrs. Patsy Anne Downey, Amherst; nine grandchildren; companion, Fraser R. Moss, Moncton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Allan Perrin; infant daughter, Nancy; a grandson.  Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight, 3-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, where funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Ewen Moase officiating.  Spring burial in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill.

[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson 5 Aug 2012]

Joyce — Robert Allan Perrin. Robert died Bef Jan 1995. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Jan 1995, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Patricia — Carl Downey. [Group Sheet]

Patricia — Jimmy Downey. [Group Sheet]

Linda — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Linda married John Albert Cormier [Group Sheet]

Linda — Benny Thompson. [Group Sheet]

Thomas — Heather ?. [Group Sheet]

Catherine — Wayne Burke. [Group Sheet]

Greta — Joe Glynn. [Group Sheet]

Allan — Carla ?. [Group Sheet]

Patrick — Elizabeth ?. [Group Sheet]

Grant — Jennifer ?. [Group Sheet]

Roberta — Roy Mcmaster. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
As a result of a car accident.

Collette — Zal Jackson. [Group Sheet]

Cathy — John ?. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Leah ?. [Group Sheet]

Harold — Joan ?. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

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]

Dennis — Gail ?. [Group Sheet]

John — Janet ?. [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Alexander Blair Tooke (son of Joseph Frank Sullivan Tooke and Gladys Isabel Beaton) [Group Sheet]

Bonnie married Brian Dwight MacDonald [Group Sheet]

Ernel — Catherine Chambers. [Group Sheet]

Ernel — Sandra ?. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Kim ?. [Group Sheet]

Jamie — Heather ?. [Group Sheet]

Catherine — Robert Parsons. [Group Sheet]

Diana — Eddie Pettigrew. [Group Sheet]

Tara — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: three grandsons
• Obituary: likely Halifax Herald
• Residence: Jan 1995, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: Feb 1999; three grandson

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

PERRIN, Gerald Allan "Jake" - 52, 16 Herrett Rd., Springhill, died February 6, 1999, in Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Robert Allan and Joyce Marie (Boyce) Perrin. He was a past member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 17, Springhill. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Veronica Dowe; son, Kevin Troy, Parrsboro; Robert Allan, Moncton, N.B.; brother, Garry, North Delta, B.C.; sisters, Deborah (Mrs. James Gallagher), Brenda (Mrs. Weldon Smith), East Mapleton, Cumberland Co.; three grandsons; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Nancy. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today, funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, Rev. Elroy McKillop officiating. Spring burial in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Society of Canada.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Eric Keys, 28 Nov 2000, no source given]

Gerald — Veronica Dowe. [Group Sheet]

Garry — Peggy Cvitkovich. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 25 Mar 2005, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

Notes:

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Obituary

GALLAGHER, Deborah Catherine "Debbie" - 57, Lynn Road, Cumberland Co., passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2005, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Nappan, Cumberland Co. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Robert Allan and Joyce Marie (Boyce) Perrin. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a special sister. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James Gallagher; son, Gerald (Heather) Gallagher, Mapleton; daughters, Gloria (Danny) Gallagher and Glenda (Veryle) Lewis, both of Lynn Road; grandchildren, Emma, Chloe, James, and Brooke; sister, Brenda (Weldon) Smith, Lynn Road; Gary (Peggy) Perrin, Vancouver, B.C.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Ronnie; brother, Gerald "Jake" Perrin, and in infant sister, Nancy. Visitation will be held 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, with Rev. Bob Mack officiating. Burial in Mapleton Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the ALS Society of Canada, Regional Office, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list by Eric Keys]

Deborah — James Gallagher. [Group Sheet]

Brenda — Weldon Smith. [Group Sheet]

daughter — Alfie Legere. [Group Sheet]

Elaine — Brendan ?. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — Paula Copland. [Group Sheet]

Jason married Shawna Lee Matthews [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
died when about 5 years old on his birthday when he fell through the ice on the river. His body was never found.

Gerald — Heather Veniotte. [Group Sheet]

Gloria — Danny Scheifer. [Group Sheet]

Gloria — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Glenda — Veral Lewis. [Group Sheet]

Micheal — Kim Crowe. [Group Sheet]