JOYCE, WALTER R. - The death of Walter R. Joyce, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Sunday May 16th, 2004. Born in Fairville, Saint John NB on August 31st, 1924 he was the son of the late Walter J. Joyce and Beatrice G. (Crilley) Joyce. Predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Murray and William, four sisters, Cecelia, Marjorie, Patricia and Beatrice. Walter is survived by his wife Helen (Patricia (MacPhee) Joyce, three sons, Frank (Marjorie), Douglas (Roberta) both of Alberta and Richard (Susan) of Vancouver, BC. Three sisters, Mrs. Doreen Gilbert of Saint John, Mrs. Mae Davies of Saint John, and Mrs. Rosemarie Northrup of Fredericton. One brother, Lawrence (Hazel) of NS and six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A veteran of World War Two and the Korean War, he joined the army in 1939 at the age of fifteen and was promoted to Cpl. at age of sixteen, he then was promoted to Sgt. at the age of seventeen. At this time he was thought to be the youngest Sgt. on active service. He retired from the army R.C.A.M.C in 1960 as an X-Ray Technician with the rank of S/ Sgt on his release from the army he gained employment with National health and welfare as x-ray Technician. After six years with N.H.W., he gained employment with Alberta Correctional Service, he was a first aid examiner and instructor and trained correctional officers in first aid. and during his seventeen and a half years with the Alberta Correctional service, he served as a Classification Officer, orientation and assessment officer and Deputy Director of Operations. He retired from the Alberta Correctional Service in 1985 as deputy Director of Operations. On his retirement he returned to his home in Saint John, NB. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion In1986 he transferred to the Jervis Bay Memorial Legion Br. # 53. He was a past member of the WO/Sgt. Mess Barrack Green Armories. He was a life member of the Korea Vets Association in Saint John, NB. He enjoyed sports and was active in bowling, volleyball, softball, dart's, and curling. He enjoyed baseball and was a true fan of the New York Yankees. As a member of the Jervis Bay Legion he served on Executive committees, served as Sgt. at arms, was chairman of the poppy campaign, 1st vice president and served seven consecutive years as president. For his dedicated service to the legion he was awarded a life membership, the Meritorious service medal, and Palm Leaf, "the highest award a legion member can receive." He will be dearly missed by his family and legion comrades. Resting at Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Monday May 17th, 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. With a Legion Tribute on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima on Wednesday May 19th, 2004 at 11 am. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donors choice. www.fundyfuneralhome.com