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Della Evelyn Boynton

1921-2014

Della Evelyn Boynton

 

Della Evelyn Boynton died peacefully in her sleep, August 6th, 2014 at the Grand Manan Nursing Home.  Della grew up in Castalia with her parents, George and Sarah (Urquhart) Middleton, and her brother, Clifford.  She is survived by her daughter Linda and son-in-law Robert Griffin, her two granddaughters, Robyn (Marc) Baker, and Sara Griffin.  She is also survived by her two great-grandchildren, Lily Grace and Jack Robert Baker, who always could bring a smile to her face.  Della was predeceased by her husband, Beverly Rae Boynton, her brother Clifford, and her sister-in-law Connie Middleton.  Della and Bev lived their lives on Cedar Street, next to friends Margret and Merle Lambert, who stood up with them when they were married, June 9, 1945.  Della worked at the Wason Store in her early years, and then looked after her family and was Bev’s bookkeeper for years.

 

Della’s home was a gathering spot for many of Della’s friends, having coffee in the morning, and tea in the afternoon.  Even after she moved into the Grand Manan Nursing Home, many friends went there to have their morning coffee with her.  Della’s faith was strong, and she influenced many in the community with her ministry, as she taught Sunday School for 30 years, as she was active in the Ladies’ Missionary Society, as she served as treasurer of the Castalia United Baptist Church, and as she served as a deacon of the Church Board.

 

 While Della’s family was small, her circle of friends reached widely.  Visitation for family and close friends will be Thursday, 2-4 PM, and general visiting Thursday evening, 7-9 PM.

 

 In lieu of flowers, Della wished for people to donate to the Rotary Club of Grand Manan Memorial Trust for the Dominghia, Guinea, Africa Project, or the Grand Manan Nursing Home Foundation.

 

 The funeral service will take place at Castalia United Baptist Church, on Friday, August 8th, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ronald Ford officiating. The interment will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.

 

 

 

Service Date
Friday, August 8, 2014
Service Time
2:00 PM
Service Location
Castalia Baptist Church

Visitation
August 7, 2014
Visitation Time
7-9 PM
Visitation Location
Ells Funeral Home

Burial Location
Maple Grove Cemetery

Requested Charity
Rotary Club of Grand Manan Memorial Trust Dominghia, Africa Project, or the Grand Manan Nursing Home