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1924 - 2010
Age: 85
BOYLE, Edith M.
Mattawan
Edith passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 2, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Edith was born at the home of her parents, Norman and Lydia (Buttolph) Moyle on December 23, 1924 in Mattawan. She graduated from Mattawan High School in 1942 and attended Western Michigan U. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, was a Sunday school teacher for many years and Treasurer for several years. She worked for the Kalamazoo Stove & Furnace Company, the Kalamazoo Furnace & Appliance Company retiring in 1984 having worked for the Upjohn Company for 25 years. In 1957 she was united in marriage with Russell J. Boyle, who preceded her in death in 2007. There were no children. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Norman J. Moyle, Jr., and a brother-in-law, Donald Emmons. Surviving are 3 brothers, LeRoy (Janice) Moyle and Ralph (Marlene) Moyle of Kalamazoo and Harry (Patricia) Moyle of Mattawan; several nieces and nephews; several grand nieces and nephews sister-in-law, Evelyn Emmons of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Stanley Boyle of Arkansas, their children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and in her retirement years pursued genealogy and tracing of her family history. She had belonged to the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogy Society for many years and currently belonged to the Van Buren Genealogy Society, the Cornish Society of Lower Michigan, the Cornish American Society and the Cornish Family History Society of Cornwall, England. She also was a member of the Van Buren County Historical Museum. She had been a member for many years of the Mattawan Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mattawan Alumni Association Scholarship Fund or the Mattawan Community Church Food Pantry. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Mattawan Community Church. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan with a luncheon to follow. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Pastor Charlie & Joanne cohagen
Friday October 15, 2010 at
2:57 PM
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To othe family of Edith boyle. Please accept our love and sympathy in the loss of Edith. we truly enjoyed the times we spent together with her during her active ministry at the First Congregational Church of Mattawan. We hold fond memories. Love, Pastor Charlie and Joanne
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Charlie & Joanne cohagen
Friday October 15, 2010 at
2:51 PM
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carolyn haines
hainesc@msu.edu
Tuesday October 5, 2010 at
3:15 PM
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Dear Family,
Your mother was the person who 'attached' me to the Moyle family line. She took much time to prove it as my relative was not listed in her genealogy but I had the certificates to prove it. We later went to some of the same gatherings and I was privileged to get to know other family members. She was a great lady very proper and kind. I will miss her ( I always looked to see when she accessed the myfamily.com site). My condolences to you the remaining family members. God Bless all of you during this time.
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Jenifer Selwa
selwaphoto@charter.net
Tuesday October 5, 2010 at
3:07 PM
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So very sorry to hear that Edith is gone. Russ and Edith have been instrumental in the family history and genealogy that I have been working on and she will be sorely missed and always remembered. Blessings to the family - Jenifer (Dintaman) Selwa - Carl Nelson's granddaughter.
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Kevin Peppin
Tuesday October 5, 2010 at
10:19 AM
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I Send my condolences to Edith's family. Edith was good friend, a great research partner in out family history and my 8th cousin. I will miss her very much as we all will.
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Sheila Caulder
Monday October 4, 2010 at
5:27 PM
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So very sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Norman M. Moyle
NMMoyle@aol.com
Monday October 4, 2010 at
5:02 PM
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My condolences to Edith's family. Edith was my dear friend and research partner for our mutual interest in family history. I am not related to Edith, but our MOYLE families both do come from Cornwall, England. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
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Margaret Donahue
Monday October 4, 2010 at
3:35 PM
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Edith is my cousin and I love her dearly, she was named after my mother. I mourn her passing for myself and those who knew her; but rejoice for the reunions she is experiencing!!
I was very disappointed that I couldn't see her more, and that due to my responsibilities, not for lack of desire!
Her genealogy projects, I suspect, were often view as mere hobby, but it was, in fact, a very, very important work. Our ancient ancestors kept close records of family, and when we don't we lose a sense of direction for our lives, and a true knowledge of the reality of God in our society and nation and our individual lives. I truly hope someone takes up the noble work she was doing and keep the Moyle family history alive! I do the Buttolph side, and they were a beautiful family!
Please don't disrespect her memory by letting all her years of work come to nothing.
I'm thankful for the beautiful memories of Edith, she was such a lovely person, I will so miss my visits with her!!
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Bonnie Covell / Dick Jones
boneelou@sbcglobal.net
Monday October 4, 2010 at
8:27 AM
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To the Moyle brothers and families, we wish to add our sincere sympathy for your loss of a wonderful lady...She will be missed. She is in God's care now.
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Norm and Betty French
Sunday October 3, 2010 at
4:05 PM
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Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Norm and Betty
Sunday October 3, 2010 at
4:03 PM
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Geraldine (Bates) Sampsell
Sunday October 3, 2010 at
1:07 PM
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