MARTIN, REV. BOYCE - It is with great sadness that the family of Rev. Boyce M. Martin announces his passing on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Boyce was born in La Scie, Newfoundland on July 19, 1940. He was ordained pastor of the United Church of Canada for 37 years and spent most of his career ministering in Newfoundland and the Maritimes. Boyce is survived by his loving wife Daisy (Miller) Martin of 49 years. They have two sons, David and Rodney; and one grandson, Jaron. David resides in Ontario and Rodney resides in Fredericton with his son Jaron. Boyce was the youngest of eight children. He was predeceased by his father, Jacob and his mother Lavinia; also brother William (Ruby) Martin and sisters, Lillian, Doris (Thomas) Wimbleton and Irene (Harvey) Newbury. Boyce is also survived by brothers, Eric (Ruby) Martin, Jacob (Ruby) Martin; and sisters Joyce (Oswald) Burton and Ivy (Robert) Cooper; numerous nieces and nephews; many relatives and friends. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Bessie Hancock of Botwood, Newfoundland and many brothers- and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB. A celebration of his life will begin at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Luker officiating. Interment will be in Keswick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Keswick United Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com