THOMAS EDGAR JOHN BOYLE, LCDR (Retired)

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THOMAS EDGAR JOHN BOYLE, LCDR (Retired) With extraordinary courage and dignity our beloved father quietly crost the bar with his family at his side on Saturday, August 10, 2002, in his 79th year. A life filled with distinction and adventure, our fathers association with the Canadian Forces was a source of justifiable pride during his 23 year affiliation. His faithful and dedicated service as a fighter pilot and an Officer to the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Armed Forces, and to our country is an example to us all. After his last Commission as First Lieutenant Commander of Canadas last Aircraft Carrier HMCS Bonaventure, our father accepted the position of Area Officer Sea Cadets HMCS Chippewa in Winnipeg, MB, August 1964. In his four years as Area Officer, much valued experience and character building knowledge was imparted to the up and coming service men of today. In April of 1968, he was Honourably Released at Canadian Forces Headquarters. On a career finishing note, our father was Manager for Canada Post Corporation, Ontario Region and later awarded the Distinguished Order in Canada and the St. John Medal of Honour by His Excellency the Governor General with Royal Sanction. While embracing unfailing courtesy in coping with the afflictions of age and years of failing health, Dad taught us the best lessons of life. His kindness, generosity and strength of purpose is his legacy and will inspire us always to "look after your next astern" and become the best we can be. Remembered by the entire family for his complete devotion to his late wife of 30 years, Janet; and to cherish his memory are his children, Brad (Jackie) Boyle, Sherry Boyle (Mike), and Candace (Danny) ONeill, Brett (Cydni) Bristow, and Grant Bristow. His mischievous sense of humour will be so sadly missed by his grandchildren, Rob, Bridget, Lindsey, Haley, Nicolle, Daniel, Andrea; and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Paige, Riley; and our loyal and loving family treasure, Linda. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, Toronto, (phone 416-767-3153) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday, August 16 at 1:00 oclock p.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make a donation to a charity meaningful to them or with our appreciation in Dad's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Spitfire Restoration Project at www.y2kspitfire.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2002