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Alice Boston

BOSTON, Alice - Quietly at home on Sunday, February 21, 2010, Alice died at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Spike for 40 years. Loving mother of Tac, Brad (Liz), Brandy and Lyndsey (Derek Jackson). Proud grandma of Alyssa. Dear sister of James (Leah) Durfy, Anne Durfy, Helen (Thomas) Williams, Eleanor (Jerry Shaw) Shepherd; and sister-in-law of Nancy (Ray) Peltier, Sue (Michael) McMahon, Kay Wyszynski and Julie Boston. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Margaret Durfy, brothers Jack, Bob and Henry Durfy and her sister Verna (Dave) Georgi, brother-in-law Skip Boston and Ed Wyszynski. Alice was active in promoting Junior Sailing and organizing Sailfest Regatta with the Sarnia Yacht Club. Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Alice's life will be held at the Sarnia Yacht Club on Thursday, February 25th at 4 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Sarnia Yacht Club, Junior Sailing Program, 1220 Fort St., Pt. Edward N7V 1M2 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 415 Exmouth St., Sarnia N7T 8A4. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Alice Boston in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area. 11833437
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Posted by Tod and Michelle Carter (friend) On Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Spike and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Alice was an inspiring woman with a zest for life. Her sails filled with a have a gust of wind as she sailed into the sunrise, with many fond memories of her beloved friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tod and Michelle Carter & family.
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Posted by Roberta Blunt (Friend) On Monday, February 22, 2010
Dear Spike & Family,We are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Alice passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and all the extended family. There are so many memories from many years ago with our families so connected through so many aspects of sailing. I will always remember working for you and Alice at the loft.Deepest sympathy,Roberta & Charlotte Blunt
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Posted by Paul & Cory Halliday (Friend) On Monday, February 22, 2010
We are deeply saddened by this news. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Posted by Alan Johnson (Friend) On Monday, February 22, 2010
Spike and the whole Boston family,My deapest sympathies on Alice's passing. Our heart goes out to you at this difficult time. She will always be remembered by myself and all the sailors who visit the loft. Coming through the door will never be the same.AJ & Carol
Dearest Spike and family
Posted by Jerry and Robin Arnold and family (Point Edward residents) On Monday, February 22, 2010
We were so sad to hear of Alice's passing. We have fond memories of her from various Point Edward/Bridgeview School events over the years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

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