| My name is Matilda (Tilly) Joyce-Goyetche. I am the youngest daughter of Francis Leo Joyce of D'Escousse, and Anita Evangeline Samson, of Poirierville. I have 4 sisters, Catherine, Jeanne, Irene and Barbara. I was born in Arichat, at St. Ann's Hospital on February 2, 1951. I was raised in the village of D'Escousse which is on the northern side of Isle Madame. I've lived here all my life and I married Robert David Goyetche of Arichat on October 6, 1973. Robert is the son of Narcisse Goyetche, Arichat and Agnes Dorey, West Arichat. We have one son, Christopher David, who is now living and working in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. |
| My grand-parents on the Joyce side are:
Robert Joyce, born 1886, D'Escousse, died 1919, in D'Escousse and Catherine Petitpas, born 1884, D'Escousse. They married 1901 in D'Escousse. My great-grand-parents are: Françoise Josse, born in D'Escousse, and Arcangle McDonald. They married in D'Escousse. And, Peter Petitpas born in Poirierville, and Mary Elizabeth Myette, born in L'ardoise. |
| My grand-parents on the Samson side are:
Angus Sampson, born 1888, in D'Escousse, died 1974. in Poirierville, and Georgina Bona, born 1890, in D'Escousse, died 1918. They married in 1912 in D'Escousse. My great-grand parents are: Peter Samson, born 1865 in D'Escousse, and Jane Petitpas, born 1868 in D'Escousse. They married in D'Escousse. And Jules Bona born 1869, died April 12, 1948 in D'Escousse and Artemise Samson, born 1871 in D'Escousse, died May 01, 1948 in D'Escousse, they married in D'Escousse. |
| I graduated from Isle Madame District High School in Arichat in 1973, from Grade 12 secretarial. I guess I could say my favorite hobby is my computer, but I love many other things, like crocheting, sewing, walking, biking, and most outdoor activities, I love gardening and I love to travel. My interest in genealogy originated from my sister Jeanne, who as you all know so well, has a great interest in it. When Jeanne started learning so many interesting facts about our ancestors, she would get so excited and just had to share it with me and my sisters. I found it so fascinating, but on the other hand, it gets a bit confusing at times, there's so much to absorbe. |
| I have been employed with Canada Post since 1975, as
a part-time postal clerk. Since then I've moved to several other positions.
I am also a Rural Route mail driver, which is what I prefer since I love
the outdoors, although it gets a bit to much in the winter months. I hope
to be able to retired when I reach 60, so I have 10 years left to go. My
dream is for my husband and I to be able to travel. One of the biggest
dreams I have is to be able to travel to every State, and every Province....
OHHH Well, one can dream, can't they.
Families I am researching:
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