Lyle A. Boyce

Valatie-Lyle Allen Boyce entered into Eternal Rest Wednesday, February 15, 2012 surrounded by his family at Albany Medical Center. Born in Detroit, MI on November 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Harvey Allen and Agnes Mott Boyce. Al enjoyed life itself, smooth jazz, cruising, camping, hiking and was an avid reader of mysteries. He attended Syracuse University, the University of Buffalo and Oswego State receiving Masters degrees in School Administration, Special Education and a Doctorate in Audiology. Between 1954-1966 he was instrumental in developing the program for the deaf in the Guilderland School District. As an educator he was respected by both teachers and students. Al taught science in the Guilderland School District was Department Chairman and later became Assistant Principal of the Junior High School. From 1967-1999 Al served as Superintendent of the Menands School District retiring as “Superintendent Emeritus.” He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. From 1967 to the present he was a Rotarian whose motto is ‘Service Above Self.” Al was editor of ‘Rotary Remarks,” a weekly bulletin for many years. He was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and served as President for four terms. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife Regina Sleasman Boyce, his children Michael Boyce of Berne Knox, Lori Cranker of Colonie, Eric Boyce of Valatie and Christopher Boyce of Colonie; his grandchildren Jenifer Waters (Dan) of Schenectady, Michael Cranker of Berne, Brian Cranker of Colonie, Caleb Boyce (Kerrin) of Brunswick and Jonathan Boyce of Fulton. Al was “Grampa the Great” to his great grandchildren Skyler, Abby and JT Waters, Brianna and Taylor Cranker, Gwen, Molly and Rebecca Boyce and one great great grandchild Bracyn Olivia Ormsby. In addition he is also survived by his brother-in-law Robert Sleasman (Edith) of Albany, nieces Kimberly (Pete) Gregory of Waterford, Heather (AJ) Lounsbury of Albany, a nephew Reed Sleasman of Albany; grand nieces Abigail Gregory and Madison Santana, and grand nephews Matthew Gregory, Jackson Lounsbury. Al was predeceased by Melissa Boyce and Gwen Dwyer Boyce. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caring CCU Staff at Albany Medical Center who gave their time to him for the past two months. They wish to thank Dr Hassan Atalay and his associates, hospital doctors and Paul Reo from the thoracic team. Funeral services Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:00 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call Sunday, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Al in a special way may send a contribution to The American Red Cross, 33 Everett Road, Albany. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Lyle A. Boyce

November 28, 1928 - February 15, 2012