U.S. Army veteran was defined by his commitment to his family and will be remembered for his sense of humor and jitterbug skills
Lyle Charles Boyce Sr., age 95, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 11, 2025. Lyle was born on January 29, 1930, in Massena, N.Y., the fourth of eight children of the late Lyle Boyce and Florence (Cheney) Boyce Bailey. Lyle married the love of his life, Wanda (Richards), on May 28, 1955, at the Trinity Methodist Church in St. Regis Falls, N.Y. Lyle grew up in St. Regis Falls and graduated from St. Regis Falls High School, class of 1948. He enjoyed playing for his high school basketball team. Lyle served his country in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He had many memories of his tour in Germany. Lyle was employed by Alcoa in Massena, Carrier Air Conditioner in Syracuse, N.Y., and Coyne Textile Services in Syracuse before moving to Burlington, Vt., in 1957 to operate the Vermont corporate office for Coyne. Like his father (who never missed a day of work in 27 years), Lyle was proud of the fact that he rarely missed a day of work in 37.5 years at Coyne. Following his retirement, Lyle found pleasure in working part time for Alltex. Lyle left a lasting impression on all the lives he touched. He was a man of few words and of great morals, and he was an inspiration and role model to his family. Lyle will be remembered by all for his sense of humor and his jitterbug skills. He enjoyed deer hunting and snowmobiling and had many fond memories of camping with his wife and children (in the pink trailer) at Meacham Lake in New York. Most importantly, Lyle's legacy is defined by his commitment to his family. He would do anything for his family and always put them first in his life. Lyle is loved and mourned by his wife of 69 years, Wanda, and his five children, Sharon Pierce (Terry) of Essex Junction, Vt.; Deborah King of Garland, Texas; Lyle C. Boyce Jr. of Burlington; Terri Lareau of New Castle, N.H.; and Barbara Boyce of Burlington. He was the devoted grandfather to eight, Kellie McKee (Joe), Melissa Gennrich, Steven Lareau (Katie), Matthew Pierce, Mark Pierce, Keven Lareau (Anna St. Louis), William King and Jada King. He is survived by seven great-grandchildren, Jordan Gennrich (Raegan), Alex McKee, Jasmine Montoya, Nevele Elmore, Jeffrey Lareau, Samuel Lareau and Lucien Boyce Lareau. Lyle is survived by his immediate family…
U.S. Army veteran was defined by his commitment to his family and will be remembered for his sense of humor and jitterbug skills
Lyle Charles Boyce Sr., age 95, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 11, 2025. Lyle was born on January 29, 1930, in Massena, N.Y., the fourth of eight children of the late Lyle Boyce and Florence (Cheney) Boyce Bailey. Lyle married the love of his life, Wanda (Richards), on May 28, 1955, at the Trinity Methodist Church in St. Regis Falls, N.Y. Lyle grew up in St. Regis Falls and graduated from St. Regis Falls High School, class of 1948. He enjoyed playing for his high school basketball team. Lyle served his country in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He had many memories of his tour in Germany. Lyle was employed by Alcoa in Massena, Carrier Air Conditioner in Syracuse, N.Y., and Coyne Textile Services in Syracuse before moving to Burlington, Vt., in 1957 to operate the Vermont corporate office for Coyne. Like his father (who never missed a day of work in 27 years), Lyle was proud of the fact that he rarely missed a day of work in 37.5 years at Coyne. Following his retirement, Lyle found pleasure in working part time for Alltex. Lyle left a lasting impression on all the lives he touched. He was a man of few words and of great morals, and he was an inspiration and role model to his family. Lyle will be remembered by all for his sense of humor and his jitterbug skills. He enjoyed deer hunting and snowmobiling and had many fond memories of camping with his wife and children (in the pink trailer) at Meacham Lake in New York. Most importantly, Lyle's legacy is defined by his commitment to his family. He would do anything for his family and always put them first in his life. Lyle is loved and mourned by his wife of 69 years, Wanda, and his five children, Sharon Pierce (Terry) of Essex Junction, Vt.; Deborah King of Garland, Texas; Lyle C. Boyce Jr. of Burlington; Terri Lareau of New Castle, N.H.; and Barbara Boyce of Burlington. He was the devoted grandfather to eight, Kellie McKee (Joe), Melissa Gennrich, Steven Lareau (Katie), Matthew Pierce, Mark Pierce, Keven Lareau (Anna St. Louis), William King and Jada King. He is survived by seven great-grandchildren, Jordan Gennrich (Raegan), Alex McKee, Jasmine Montoya, Nevele Elmore, Jeffrey Lareau, Samuel Lareau and Lucien Boyce Lareau. Lyle is survived by his immediate family…