George Richard Joyce (1880-1929)

Obituary
MR. GEORGE RICHARD JOYCE. Following a severe attack of bronchitis and asthma, Mr. George Richard Joyce, a well-known Gordonville resident, passed away at the Bellinger River District Hospital on Friday week. He had been ailing for only a brief period and was admitted to the hospital eleven days before his death.

The remains were laid to rest in the Methodist portion of the Bellingen cemetery on Saturday week, when the graveside service was conducted by the Rev. O. N. Manny, in the absence, through illness, of the Rev. J. Stanley Paine. The funeral arrangements were attended to by Mr. J. S. White.

The late Mr. Joyce, who was born at Wingham, on the Manning River, 49 years ago, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Joyce, who were landholders in the southern district.

At the age of 21 years the late Mr. Joyce, who had previously come to live on the Bellinger River, was married to Miss Charlotte Maud Cleaver, of Thora, and in addition to his wife he is survived by a family of three sons and three daughters. One sister Mrs. Irvine, of Inverell, and one brother,.Mr. Benjamin Joyce, of Cabramatta, also survive. To the bereaved, the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended.

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