Thomas Boyce

1852 - 1927  (75 years)

• Name	Thomas Boyce
  Birth	1852
  Gender	Male
  _FGLINK	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196311696
  _FGRAVE	196311696
  Burial	Nov 1927	Merivale, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada
  	Address: 1876 Merivale Road Merivale, Ottawa Municipality,, Ontario Canada
  Death	24 Nov 1927	Merivale, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	The Late Thomas Boyce The death occurred after a lengthy illness on November 24th of Mr. Thomas Boyce, a lifelong resident of Merivale. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 75 years. The late Mr. Boyce is survived by his widow, formerly Elizabeth Bradley, two sons and two daughters, John D. and Mrs. Clarke Goth of South Gloucester, and Thomas H. and Lyla at home, and several grandchildren; also one brother, George Boyce of Merivale and two sisters, Mrs. H. Nesbitt, also of Merivale, and Mrs. A. Davidson of Britannia. Deceased was a supporter of the United Church. He had also filled the highest offices in the Orange Order and the Royal Black Preceptory No. 227 of Ottawa. Mr. Boyce was a Fenian Raid veteran, having served with the Garrison Artillery in the year 1870. Deceased was a member of the school board, and also on the Nepean township council board for many years. In politics, Mr. Boyce was a staunch Conservative and always had been a steadfast supporter of that party. The funeral was held on Saturday from his late residence. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Stewart, pastor of the Merivale United church. He was assisted by Rev. William Bradley of Brownville, NY, a nephew of the deceased, and Rev. J.J.E. Brownlee of the Gloucester United church. During the service, Mrs. H.G.W. Braithwaite sang a solo "There is a Beautiful Land on High." The large gathering of friends and neighbors, also the many beautiful floral wreaths, showed the esteem in which Mr. Boyce was held. Interment was made in the family plot at Merivale. The service was conducted at the grave by the brethren of RBP No. 227 of Ottawa. Mr. Boyce's family has the deepest sympathy of the people from this vicinity, in this their hour of sorrow. Carp Review - December 8, 1927
  Person ID	I20107	The Family History of Robert Duncan a Lanark Society Settler
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2019

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Bradley,   b. 8 Apr 1856, Fallowfield, Nepean Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada d. 19 May 1949, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada (Age 93 years)
  Family ID	F6808	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2019

  
  

• Event Map

  Burial - Address: 1876 Merivale Road Merivale, Ottawa Municipality,, Ontario Canada - Nov 1927 - Merivale, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada Death - 24 Nov 1927 - Merivale, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S181] Ontario. Carp., Newspapers: Carp Review, "The Late Thomas Boyce," 8 Dec 1927; digital images : accessed 7 Nov 2019). (Reliability: 3).