Cecil Oscar Boyce, 78, of Toronto, ON passed away suddenly and peacefully on January 19th, 2021.

Cecil was born on February 5th, 1942 to Edward and Martha Boyce in Chalky Mount, Barbados. In 1960 Cecil came to Canada in pursuit of a better education and graduated from the Engineering Drawing Technology program at George Brown College. He was self-employed working mainly in the transportation industry with companies such as Bombardier, General Motors and Alstom Transportation just to name a few. Although he laid roots in the Toronto area, his career as a Mechanical Designer took him all over Ontario, Quebec and upstate New York.

One night in 1980 Cecil met his wife Susan (nee Penny) and they went on to be married in 1981. He has two daughters; Tanya Roxborough (Rob) and Keri Boyce. He is also survived by his two pride and joys, his grandchildren; Sloane and Hayden Roxborough, whom were fortunate enough to have just spent some of his (unbeknownst) final days staying with their grandparents and having a wonderful time bonding. He also proudly honoured the role of Grampie to Noa Roxborough (niece of Tanya and Rob).

The youngest of Edward and Martha’s children, Cecil is survived by his sister Edna and predeceased by his other siblings Gwendolyn, Ruby, Gaspar, Eustace, Frederick, Marie, Mildred and Sylvester. As the Patriarch of the Boyce family and affectionately referred to as ‘Uncle’ he leaves behind many extended family members in Canada, Barbados, England and beyond.

For those who knew Cecil, knew he was a gracious host, a generous man, collector of art and truly shined as a beloved Grampie.

Cecil will be deeply missed by family and friends. He will always be in our hearts, and his laugh and signature phrases always engrained in our memories.

There will be no services at this time. However, you are welcome to share your memories with the family.