We Remember
BOYCE, Blanche (nee BURCHELL)
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Of Kelowna, BC, passed away peacefully at Sutherland Hills Rest Home on July 9, 2014 at the age of 89 years.
Blanche was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on July 2, 1925. She was the ninth of nine children born to Alfred and Jennie (Weir) Burchell. In childhood, her family moved to Sydney, NS, where she went to Ashby School and Sydney Academy. There she met Ken Boyce, and they were married in 1952 and raised three children in Sydney. She is predeceased by Ken, who passed away on February 8, 2006, and by her brothers Albert, Charles, Maurice, and Harold, and her sisters Helen Ferguson, Reta Gass, Alice Shakespeare, and Minette Buchanan. She will be dearly missed by her children, Judy, David (Cathy Ann Jameson), and Peter (Brenda Hazelwood) and her three grandchildren Andrew, Emma, and Laura Boyce.
Blanche will be remembered in Sydney as a great mother and friend, an avid bridge player, and a regular on the walking trails with Ken. They relocated to Kelowna, BC in 2002 and enjoyed several years there together. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Sutherland Hills Rest Home and special thanks to Dr. Diana Imrie and Dr. Dan Obedkoff for their superb care and support. A private service will be held in Kelowna. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.
Service
A private service will be held in Kelowna.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
The Richards Family, Sydney
( Isabel Richards)
Dear Judy, David and Peter, very sorry for your loss and condolences and prayers to you and your families. God Bless.
Judy, David, Peter,
So sorry to read about your Mother’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Please pass along our condolences to Blanche’s family. I worked with Ken at CTV & knew them well. Blanche was a fine lady.
Connie & Mary Morrison, Sydney, N.S.
Blanche will always be remembered as beautiful, liberated, welcoming and fun by all of the Graham’s – in addition to being one of the Great Dame’s of Whitney Avenue! She will always be remembered. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. The Graham Family
So sorry to hear your Mom passed away. Deepest sympathy to all of you. I can still remember the times I went to your house on Whitney Ave for breakfast with Ken and Blanche.I am in Digby N.S. and have been for the past 30 years.I am married to my wife Rosie for 38 years. We have a son who lives and works in Digby as well. Take care Judy David and Peter. Drop down sometime to Digby and have some scallops
Charlie
God bless you all
Condolences to the family
From
Steve and Carol Rankin
We loved your mother with her infectious smile. Those were wonderful gatherings we had over the years.
All my love and sympathy.
Peg Robertson
Peter, David & Judy,
I will remember your mom as a kind, sweet women with an inner strength and deep devotion to her family. She was immensely proud of you all. She offered good advise – when asked, had a vast knowledge of our feathered friends and shared many handy tips and wonderful recipes which I still use today. She and your dad were always so very good to me. My thoughts and love are with you all at this difficult time.
“Blessings On Your Head.”
DEAR JUDY
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON YOUR MOM’S PASSING.I ONLY KNOW YOUR MOM THROUGH YOUR REMINISCENCES, BUT YOU SPOKE OF HER WITH THE SAME MIXTURE OF EXASPERATION AND AFFECTION THAT WE ALL USE FOR LOVED ONES.HOPE THERE ARE MANY MEMORIES THAT MAKE YOU SMILE. MARGOT CHRISTIE
Deepest sympathy to you all.I remember the great breakfasts on 39 Whitney Ave.Our prayers are with you at this difficult time
Charlie and Rosie Ross
Laura and Mona join me in sending our sympathy to Judy, David and Peter. I recall many
happy bridge games on Whitney Ave.
Our condolences at this difficult time.
To the Boyce Family,
Since my 2012 annual Christmas note was returned from Blanche’s former address, I have wondered where she might be.
Blanche and Ken were such a loving and fun couple. I have many fond memories that Bruce and I shared with them in Bridgewater, so many years ago.
Thinking of all of you,
Shelagh
David and Family, so sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. Our sincerest condolences to all. We lost our Mother last September at 90 and I believe they went to school together at SA. All the best and take care. Ken
Sympathy to the Boyce Family from the MacIsaac’s of St. Peter’s Road. Our fathers worked together at ATV, our aunt Sister Maria Loyola (Catherine MacIsaac) was a friend of your mother’s since childhood, and Donnie and David played hockey together. Our mother passed away on June 1 so we know how difficult a time this is.
Dear Dave and family,
I was saddened when I read about your Mother’s passing. While I did not know her, I do know, without a doubt, that she raised a remarkable family.I’ll be keeping your family in my Prayers and thoughts. I am very sorry for your loss.