It is with great sadness that the family of the late Robert Joyce announces his passing at the Palliative Care Unit, Western Memorial Regional Hospital on July 31, 2008 in his 96th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, daughter, Susan (Carl) Alyward of Curling; sons: Francie (Mary) Joyce of Benoit’s Cove, Mike (Madonna) Joyce of York Harbour and Dave (Nina) Joyce of Benoit’s Cove; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister, Lidia Butt of Vancouver, BC and a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances; daughters: Sadie and Rita; granddaughter, Martha; great-grandson, Derick; brothers: Samuel and Thomas and sister, Mary. Visitation will be held at Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, August 1, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady Star of the Sea, Benoit’s Cove with Father Buckle officiating. Interment at the R.C. Cemetery, Benoit’s Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family guest book can be signed or donations made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca Grandfather’s Prayer There is a green hill far away Without a city wall Where our Dear Lord was crucified He died to save us all. He died that we might be forgiven He died to make us good, That we might go at last to Heaven Saved by his precious blood. There was no other good enough to pay the price for sin He could only unlock the gate, if Heaven would let us in Dearly, dearly as below and we must love him too Trust in his redeeming blood and try his works to do. Amen