Obituary announcement for old comrade Roy Lyle Boswall

Roy Lyle Boswall

1930-2017

Peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87. 

Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Wright) Boswall and loving father of Doris (Timothy) Sabean, Lyle, Linda (Alexander) Campbell, Dale (Patti) and Glen(Simone). 

Cherished grandfather of Gregory Sabean, Ryan (Stephaine) Sabean, Natalie Sabean, Alexander Boswall and Marissa Boswall. 

Adored great grandfather of Nicolas, Alexandria, Hayden, Mason and Benjamin Sabean. 

Dear brother of Beth (Winston, deceased) Stewart and Stella Boswall. 

Predeceased by his parents Henry Lyle and Pearl Emma (Jay) Boswall of Marshfield and brothers Irving (Margaret) Boswall and Keir (Mary) Boswall. 

Roy enjoyed a 35 year career with Agriculture Canada (Experimental Farm), rising to the position of senior technician, specializing in plant and soil research. He was also a member of the 721 Communications Regiment where he rose through the ranks to the position of Lt Colonel. He was awarded the title of Honorary Colonel of the regiment in 2002. 

Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home for visitation Tuesday 4-7 p.m. A private graveside service will be held in Marshfield Community Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2 pm with a reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society - PEI or the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island. 

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