C.F. Sweeny's Funeral Home Ltd.
SINCE 1917
In Memory of
James Francis Doyle
Of
Bridgewater, and formerly of Richmond, PEI, passed away Wednesday, December
10, 2008. Born, June 8, 1927 in Charlottetown, PEI, James was the son
of Mary Ann Doyle and Claude Leonard. At the age of four, he was placed
with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Currie of Richmond, PEI. In his late teens,
he relocated to Halifax. For seven years he was employed at the Halifax
Dockyard as an electrical assistant and house builder. James was a career
soldier serving in the PPCLI and the Black Watch having resided in Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Germany, Ontario and Manitoba before retiring
in Nova Scotia. During his 27 years with the military, he served in
Korea, England, Japan, Germany and Cyprus. He retired with the rank
of Master Warrant Officer. James loved his family and his church. He
was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Lions Club and was a
4th degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was instrumental in
forming the Council 7077 in Lower Sackville where he became a charter
member. Surviving are his sons, James (Margaret), Kingston, Ont; Robert
(Donna-Lynne), Lower Sackville; Stephen (Lynn), Winnipeg, Man; Daniel
(Maryann), Dartmouth; Thomas, West Chezzecook; Michael (Louine), Grande
Prairie, Alb; daughter, Madelaine (David) DeMone; fifteen grandchildren,
fifteen great grandchildren, half sister, Isabel (Bob) O’Brien.
James was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Georgette (Duchesne);
his daughter, Patricia Denise; great grandson, Robbie; half brother,
Leonard; half sister, Margaret; both his parents and Ma and Pa Currie.
Visitation, 7-9 p.m. Friday 12 December with prayers at 8 p.m. in Sweeny’s
Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral mass 2 p.m., Saturday in St. Joseph’s
Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Father Joseph Christensen officiating.
Committal will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Bridgewater.
Family flowers only, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society,
Bridgewater. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com
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