Other Events:

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

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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]

Elaine — Brendan ?. [Group Sheet]