Walter Boyle
1930 – 2013
Walter John Henry Boyle peacefully passed away on June 22, 2013 at his home in Prince Albert. He was born on May 14, 1930 on the family farm in the Moose Valley District north of Canwood. He was the last child and only surviving son of John and Annie Boyle, pioneer settlers from Kerry, Ireland. Walter spent the majority of his life in the Canwood area, attending school at Moose Valley and then taking over the family farm on his parents’ retirement. In 1953, he married Maxine Harvold of Prince Albert. Their family consisted of five daughters and one son. Walter’s occupation was farming. He raised purebred Shorthorn cattle and expanded the family farm. After selling his farming operation, he worked for other farmers in the community. Walter was active in his community, participating in 4-H, the Anglican Church, the Canwood Community Clinic, the Elks, the Canwood Curling Club, and the community choir. He loved sports especially watching the Blue Jays, Canwood Canucks and the Dry Creek Penguins. Walter always did his best to support his family, his church and his community. In 1995, he married Frances Bergeron and moved to Prince Albert. There he continued in community activities until he moved into Mont St. Joseph Home, again supporting a new community. He was predeceased by his parents, most of his siblings and all of their spouses. He is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Frances Bergeron of Prince Albert; his daughters, Laura and Deryl Coates, Barbara Boyle, Donna Boyle, Darla Boyle all of Regina, Diana and Harvey Nelson of Canwood; his son, Jeff Boyle of Calgary; his grandchildren, Amanda and Darren Carter and their children, Roan, Rhys and Fynlea, Brandon Coates and his children, Athena, Petra and Y.B., Alannah Boyle, all of Regina, Logan Nelson of Canwood, Jessie and Tyler Hall and their son Dallas of Mortlach; his sisters, Kay Brownlee of Redlands, California and Laura Potratz of Prince Albert; Frances’ family; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. His family wishes to thank the staff of Mont St. Joseph Home for their friendship and care of Walter in his final years. A Memorial Service will be held at Mont. St. Joseph Home on Tuesday, June 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Elks Hall, Canwood, SK followed by interment in Canwood North Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home. www.hawrylukfuneralhome.com
 

• Date : 2013-06-22 06:00:00
• Location : Prince Albert, SK