Boyle, Eugene Stephen, 71, of Afton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2014.

Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Thompson and Irene (Murphy) Boyle.

Eugene worked as an electrician for most of his life acquiring his Red Seal in 1970. For the last number of years he was Electrical Supervisor with Walker's Electric. He enjoyed gardening and could even boast he had one of the most beautiful gardens in Afton. He also enjoyed time spent hunting at the old homestead in Merland. And above all, he adored his seven grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeannie (Bowie); son, Bradley (Sarah), Afton; grandchildren: Dalton, Autumn, Alex, Shamus, Audrey, Cora and Andy; brothers: Joe (Margaret), Afton; Jimmy (Louise), Truro; sisters: Margie Prosser, Enfield; Cathy (Don) Beck, Annapolis Valley; Pat Alexander, Lethbridge, Alta; sisters in law: Louise, Afton and Maureen, Antigonish; brother in law, Maurice Pitts, Truro.

He was predeceased by brothers, Johnny and Buddy and sister, Helen and an infant sister; brothers-in-law Albert Prosser and Bruce Alexander.

Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie on Saturday at 11:00 am, with Father John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society; St. Peter's Church Fund or St. Patrick's Church, Merland. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com