Although we make this announcement with heavy hearts, we are
comforted in knowing that she is with God and her loved ones that
passed on before her. Betty "Huck" Boyce, wife of Thomas
"Tom" Boyce, passed away at her residence in St. John
& St. Stephen Nursing Home, with her family by her side, on
Saturday, July 14, 2012. Born May 30, 1931, she was a daughter of the
late James and Mabel (Bennett) LeClair. Betty was an avid sports fan
who bowled and played basketball, badminton, and softball, with her
"Red Sox" team winning the title of Maritime Champions. She
was very involved as a past president for St. Peter’s Church
CWL, and also spent many hours volunteering with the North End Food
Bank and North End Community Centre. She had a love of reading,
shopping, time with family, and she and Tom enjoyed traveling many
places together. Betty’s generous spirit will be missed by
all who knew her.
Besides her beloved husband, Betty is survived by her
children: Michael (Maureen), Susan Seely (Gregory), Patty Rasch
(Stephen), and Mark (Tabatha); grandchildren: Jason, Tom, Kevin,
Stephanie, Kristen, Jessica, Kyle, Jeremy, Rebecca, Kailey, Richard,
Laurissa, and Joshua; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen
McCluskey (Brad) and Irene Pye; sisters-in-law, Elsie, Pearl, and
Mary; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was
predeceased by her brothers: James "Deacon", Jack
"Huck", Robert "Bob", and Michael
"Mickey"; and brother-in-law, Art Pye.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, 634-7424, with visiting on
Monday, July 16, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated from St. Peter’s Church, 50
Clarendon Street on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Remembrances to
St. Peter’s CWL, North End Food Bank, Alzheimer Society of
NB, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the
family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at
www.BrenansFH.com.
Condolences
Tom, I am indeed saddened to learn of the loss of your dear wife. My sister Bernice O'Hara often mentioned her and activities at St. Peters. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. NORMA
— Norma (Nisbet) Gibson
Dear Tom and family,
My sincere sympathy on Betty's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. love Marie McNulty
— Marie McNulty
Tom, Patty, and Family,
We are so sorry for your family's loss.
Betty will be remembered by us with smiles and memories of happy moments at your camp and home.
May we all see her in heaven someday :)
Monte & Robyn
— Monte & Robyn Morrison
I am so sorry to hear of this loss, it truly breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
— emily bernard
Mark, we are so sorry to hear about your Mum. We won't be able to get down for a visit but we are thinking about you and send our sincere condolances. Take care and keep in touch.
— Dorothy and John McCluskey
Dear Tom and Family - I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing.We all know she is in Heaven looking down on you and your family giving you strenghth to get through this difficult time. Betty was a lady of great faith - compassion and love. She gave much of herself to others and Tom you gave your life of love to her.
I am out of province and will not be able to visit or attend her funeral, but please know that I am with you in prayer and thought.
May I also say to Marilyn that you were a great sister in law and friend to Betty over the years. I know how much you have missed her in the past couple of years and how faithful you were in visiting her. My Sympathy to you.
You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
— Peggy (Morris) Giggey
Dear Tom and Family,
May Betty rest in peace and you, Tom, and your family be at peace. We are sorry we can't be with you in person but our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
Love,
Ed, Margaret, Sarah and Martin
— Ed, Margaret, Sarah and Martin Boyce
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in losing Betty.
— Joanne, Clinton and family
Dear Tom and Family.
May God wrap his everloving arms around you
and give you peace during this difficult time.
I remember reading the Christmas cards sent by
you and Betty over the years to Mum and Dad.
Praying for you. Love and Hugs
Barb and Family
— Barb McGee(daughter of the late Bill and Phyl Boyce)
Dearest Tom, sending you love, energy, comfort and support at this time. Words can not express my sorrow at your loss of your true love, Betty Boyce. Loss is tragic yet the love remains into eternity.
— Starr Boyce
This is Ardell from the Church Home. I know the family has been on a "roller coaster" for the past few weeks. Sad as it is, Betty is in a better place. Please take care of each other. My prayers are with you!
— Ardell Wills
Tom, Susan, Mike, Patty, Mark and all of the family, I will guard forever in my heart the million happy memories that Betty helped to create. Whether it was laughs on the way to Monday night bingo, summer days spent at the beach, playing ball in the field, waiting to see what Betty brought back from her trips to Maine (especially the sparklers), or just the day to day love she gave us all, she will never be forgotten. A light went out in Chapel Grove this weekend but I'm sure a star shines a little brighter in the sky as she watches over us all from Heaven. Much love to you all. Thanks Betty, you were one of a kind! - Lisa
— Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden
Tom,
Tom, our sincere sympathies on the death of Betty. May God bless you all with His peace and suround you with many of your friends and relatives during this time. May they be a comfort to you all.
— Fred & Lorraine Shonaman
Dear Tom & Family
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a wonderful lady. Betty was truly "one of a kind" and was so good to our children. We will keep her and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Pat, Gerry and children
— Pat Murray ,Gerry Donovan, Megan & Matthew
Hi Tom,
I saw the death announcement of your dear wife, Betty, in the Telegraph Journal. Sorry to hear hear about your loss of a dear companion that had been by your side for so many years, and I'm sure you'll have a lot good memeories to hold dear. I convey my sympathy and condolences to you and your family, in this difficult time of bereavment and sorrow. My prayers are with you.
— Rev. Vernon Bustard
Dear Mike and Greg and family members, upon learning of your mom's passing this morning, Gayle and I extend to you our most deepest sympathy and heart felt prayers.
Your mom is at rest with God and she leaves you only with the most beautiful memories.
Again, our prayers are with all of the Boyce family memebers.
Nick & Gayle Dunning
— Nick & Gayle Dunning
Our hearts are greatly saddened by the passing of Betty(Nanny Boyce).We have so many wonderful memories that we will always cherish. We love you all!
Mike, Angela, Brandon, Tyler and Ashley Breau
— Mike, Angela, Brandon, Tyler and Ashley Breau
We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Wayne and Patti Stewart
We are so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady who's memory will be cherished forever. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and that you are surrounded by the love and support of many family and friends.
— Kelly and Trina Wells
Dear Tom and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Eileen (Cole) Higgins
— Eileen (Cole) Higgins
Sue, my condolences to you and your family. As you know, I knew your mom from way back in the early 70's, bowling with er at Fairview. She was a very special lady. You were very blessed to have her for your mom.....Donna
— Donna McLean
God Bless all of you as you go through this difficult time together. We are sending our love and prayers and wishing you peace and comfort in your wonderful memories of such a beautiful lady.
— Gary & Jan Seely
Dear Tom
It seems only like a couple of weeks ago I was beside a young engaged couple who had just won either a set of China dishes or a set of New Cookng pans or both at St.Peter's Fall Fair at the ball park ! How life passes.
Our heart felt condolences to you and your entire
family on the passing of Betty.
Our prayers are with all of you .
Sincerely :Doreen and Dave Hansen
— Doreen ( Coyle ) & Dave Hansen
Dear Tom & Family: We share in your sorrow. Sadly but with love . I have many memories of Betty and I walking home from Holy Trinity & St. Vincent's. Mary Charron (Bubby Sullivan) Ottawa
— Mary Charron (Nee Sullivan)
Dear Tom, Michael, Susan, Patty and Steven
Mom told me this morning about Betty passing away. I am so sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful, character and I will always remember her as being full of life and always the heart and soul of any family reunion. Please know that my thoughts are with everyone and I am sure that Betty is up in heaven with her brothers keeping them all in line.
Take care
— Ann-Marie LeClair
Oh Patty and Steve,
I am so sorry. Ed just read the paper and told me of your loss. If all goes well I will be in tommorow to give both of you a big hug and kiss and the kids...which I am sure,will not recognize now as all grown up. Deyanne xoxo
— Deyanne
Sorry everyone for my first message. I started to type in everyone's names and then forogt to finish. My apologies to Mark, Tabatha, Maureen and Greg for not including you in my first message.
Again thinking of all of you.
— Ann-Marie LeClair
Tom and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but are happy that Betty is now at peace in heaven. Tom, we have watched you and your children care for Betty daily in such a loving way. She was a sweetheart. She and you, her loved ones, will truly be missed at the care home.
Sincerely,
Gail & Tony Correia
— Gail and Tony Correia
Please except our sincere condolences on the passing of Betty. Always appreciated her friendly disposition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & your Family at this time.
— Ron & Dale McCarthy
Tom and Family- We are so sorry to hear about Betty. Our prayers and thought are with you.
— Bruce and Kim Thorne
so sorry to hear of betty's passing we will miss her dearly but i am so glad she is no longer in any pain now we have a very special angel to watch over us on earth and keep us safe from harm am thinking of you and praying for you am sorry i am unable to be there
— leona lively
Dear Tom and family, David and I would like to send our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Betty. I will always treasure my memories of her vivacious personality, kind heart and generous smile along with that mischevious twinkle in her eye. She always brought joy wherever she went. I hope that you find comfort, as I do, in knowing that she is watching over you, whole and hearty, from heaven. We were all lucky to have our Betty. God bless. Nancy, David, Sophie, Fiona, Duncan and Gavin,
— Nanvy LeClair
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY.
PRAYERS; MELISSA PEACOCK & BARB ARSENAULT
ST. JOACHIM'S CWL SAINT JOHN,N.B
— MRS. MELISSA PEACOCK
Dear Uncle Tom, Susan, Mike, Patty & Mark
You are in my thoughts & prayers. Aunt Betty was truly a wonderful lady who will be dearly missed! She was funny & kind and as a kid I just remember how special she made her Kelley Sue feel! I have so many fond memories of our times across river! Every time I come home I drive across river & I always show my husband & son the road to the camp! She always let me get away with more than the rest!! I know she is in heaven and at peace with her full mind & body! She loved you all so much she always bragged you all up! I pray for strength & peace for all of you at this difficult time!
Love,
Kelley Sue xoxo
— Kelley Brothers & Family
Tom so sorry to hear about your lose, you and your family are in my prayers, I can still remember the summers, your family and Louie Vaughan would play ball or horseshoes, outside your summer camp. All me best to you and your family, take care Dave Vaughan
— Dave Vaughan
Dear Uncle Tom and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I remember Aunt Betty very well and how happy that she always was. Her visits to Windsor were filled with laughter and fun. I hope that you find peace in knowing that she is in Heaven, laughing again. God bless all of you and I will keep you in my prayers. Take care. xoxo
Bernadette Hensman (daughter of John "Huck" LeClair)
— Bernadette (LeClair) Hensman
