Sturbridge: John S. Boniface, 99, passed away on Monday, July 3rd, in UMass Memorial Medical, Harrington, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

His wife of 60 years, Norma (Gardner) Boniface, passed away in 2011.  He leaves his son, Gary J. Boniface of Holland; his daughter, Linda J. Misiaszek and her partner Raymond Juaire of Southbridge; his granddaughter, Jacquelyn L. Misiaszek and her partner Richard McComas of Southbridge; his sister, Anna Poulin of Sturbridge; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his five brothers, Anthony "Tommy", Vincent, Peter, Paul and Lawrence Boniface and his sister, Helen Kaitbenski.  He was born in Southbridge the son of Anthony and Mary (Ozbolt) Boniface.  He was a US Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 296 Combat Engineers.

John co-owned with his brothers, Vincent and Lawrence, Boniface Tool and Die in Southbridge for over 50 years, retiring several years ago.  He was a longtime faithful member of the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale.  He volunteered is time and talent for the church's annual auction.  He ran a Boy Scout Explorers program at Boniface Tool and Die and he also volunteered at the Center of Hope in Southbridge running a woodworking program.  John enjoyed travelling with his wife Norma all around the United States.  He was a history buff and considered himself an amateur historian.  He enjoyed all kinds of recreational vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, bicycles and even built his own ice boat.  John also had a passion for restoring antique cars.

His funeral service will be held on Monday, July 10th , at 11:00am in the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in North Cemetery, Sturbridge.  Calling hours for John will be held on Sunday, July 9th, in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 or to the Center of Hope, PO Box 66, Southbridge, MA 01550.