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Boyd Wilson Obituary

WILSON - Boyd Tuttle, October 17, 1924 - June 16, 2008. Boyd, fondly known as Jed, was born and raised in Eastport, NY. He proudly served as Gunner's Mate in the US Navy during World War II. Jed worked for LILCO for 43 ½ years, and retired as Emergency Service Foreman on October 31, 1989. After retirement he moved to Florida, where he remained until his passing. His wife, Shirley Marie and son, Boyd Jr, preceded him in death. His three daughters: Sharon Bruno, Linda Smith and Peggy Churillo, and nine grandchildren survive him. Dad, today is your birthday, and we all think of you, love you and miss you very much.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 17, 2008.

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Ken Davenport

October 17, 2008

With deepist sympathy.
I worked with Jed for many years in the service dept.

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