Harry Lee Boyce, LTC., U.S. Army (Ret), 73, passed away on May 26, 2014, in Brunswick, Maine, due to complications from cancer. He was born on July 31, 1940, in Hagerstown, MD, to Raymond and Jane (Traver) Boyce.

Harry grew up in Williamsport, MD. He graduated from Massanutten Military Academy and Pennsylvania Military College.

He was a career military officer in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War 1969-1971. He retired from the service and founded a family business from which he also retired.

Harry married Elizabeth Ann (Bratton) in 1962. They were happily married for 52 years. Harry was a member of the First Parish Church in Brunswick, ME. He lived and travelled extensively and had many friends in different parts of the country. He served in many community organizations and was active in his church.

Harry is survived by his spouse, Elizabeth Boyce of Topsham, ME; his son, Christopher (wife Hilary), of Severna Park, MD; his daughter, Susan Boyce (husband Dale), of Rockport, ME; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at First Parish Church, Brunswick, ME at 11 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2014. A private family burial will follow on Aug. 5 at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, ME. Condolences and memories can be expressed at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to any of the following: Tucker Community Foundation, Boyce Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287, or First Parish Church, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick, ME 04011, or American Red Cross, Mid Coast Chapter, 16 Community Way, Topsham, ME 04086.