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Edward J. Boyd Jr.

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Edward J. Boyd, Jr. NORTH WEYMOUTH Edward J. Boyd Jr. age 78 of No. Weymouth and Cape Coral, FL., formerly of Quincy, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at his son Edwards Home in No. Weymouth surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in Central Falls, R.I. on November 3, 1930. Raised and educated in Quincy. Resident of No. Weymouth for the past 50 years. Retired in 1990 as a Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Services in the No. Weymouth Branch after 25 years. U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of the Braintree Yacht Club and also a member of the Moose Lodge and the United Irish Club of S.W. Florida. He enjoyed spending winters in Cape Coral, FL , also enjoyed boating. Beloved husband of 53 years to Margaret E. (Costello) Boyd. Loving father of Thomas E. Boyd of Taunton, Mary Ellen Boyd Caron of Weymouth and Edward P. Boyd of No. Weymouth. Devoted grandfather of Stacey and Ryan Boyd of Taunton. Son of the late Edward J. Boyd Sr. and Beatrice M. (Stott) Boyd. Brother of Alan J. Boyd Sr. and Shirley M. Moore, both of Cape Coral, FL. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, NO. WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea St. (Off Rt.3-A at Bicknell Sq.) Thursday at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Jeromes Church, No. Weymouth at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to South Shore Visiting Nurses Assoc., 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02185 or Dana Farber Cancer Inst., 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 , Attn. Contribution Services. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2008.

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Henry Lanahan

November 13, 2008

Dear Peg, Tom, Mary Ellen, and Barney. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ed. We'll miss his sense of humor and singing. Love, Henry & Rose Marie

John & Margie Phipps & Ludwig

November 10, 2008

Hi Peggy: So sorry to hear that Ed has left us. You both were so very nice & we all enjoyed our times at the Elms, in NH with you. Ed & Mickey Mouse will always be with us. May God Bless Ed & you Peggy, two nice people. Howdy Doody says "Rest in Piece"

Patty deMont

November 6, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlie Cullity

November 6, 2008

Dear Peggy, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Ed will be missed by all who knew him. We're glad we got to see you both at the Beantown Reunion earlier this year. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Charlie & Nancy Cullity

Linc & Chris Williams

November 6, 2008

Dear Peggy and family,

We are soo sorry for the loss of Eddie. We will miss his great smile and laugh. Find comfort in all your wonderful memories

john and bernice doyle

November 5, 2008

Dear Peggy and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddie's fun loving spirit will be missed but what a great memory to have. Jack and Bernice

Dick Roche

November 5, 2008

Peg,we are sorry for your loss.We will miss Eddie and all the fun we had at you house and on your boat.There is an angel waiting for him.

Jeannie & Mark Phillips

November 4, 2008

Peggy & Family,
Eddie will be missed by so many and we keep the rest of you in our hearts & prayers. I always remember Eddie smiling. He will be missed by all who knew him as his wonderful attitude was an inspiration to me. I love you both so much and am sorry for your pain. Peggy, I found this Irish Funeral Poem and thought of the love you shared. I hope it brings a small amount of comfort:

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

Barbara Neill

November 4, 2008

Dear Peg & family,

I am so sorry to lose Ed. I will always remember our Irish Festivals with you & Ed….What fun we had & also what aggravation. Our fun times at the moose lodge with Karaoke. How we were famous for our YMCA song.
I’m sorry to lose Him, but we know he is free from his pain now. Take care Peg & call when you want to talk to someone.

Love Always from

Barb Neill

Mike Casey

November 4, 2008

Mr. Boyd,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Debbie (Doyle)McAndrews

November 4, 2008

Dear Mrs. Boyd, Tom, Mary, Barney,
It is with a heavy heart that I offer you all my sincere condolences. Mr. Boyd was never without a smile. He was a very nice man and neighbor. You are all in my prayers.

Alan & Bev Boyd

November 4, 2008

Dear Peggy, Tom, Maryellen & Barney,

We are so sorry to lose Ed. He always had such a great sense of humor and friendliness and we will all miss that. We pray that he is now with those family members that have gone before him to a better place.
God Bless
With Love Bro and Bev

Joyce Cox

November 4, 2008

Dear Peggy and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss of Eddie. Whenever I would see Eddie, his warmth and smile always welcomed me and reassured me that he was a friend. I will miss him. Our world is a lonelier place today. God bless you all.

Verena Lisinski

November 4, 2008

I'm so sorry about Ed's passing. I'm happy that he went peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him. My thoughts are with you.

Verena

Gail Pratt

November 4, 2008

Dear Peg, Tom, Barney & Mary
Ed will be missed so much. Many good times were shared by all. Our prayers are with you
Norman & Gail Pratt

Gerard and Rosemarie Odabashian

November 4, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DAVE & SHIRLEY IMRIE

November 4, 2008

PEG ARE HEARTS ARE SADDENED ABOUT ED MAY YOU AWLAYS HAVE COMFORT IN ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES YOU SHARED TOGETHER YOUR FRIENDS ,DAVE AND SHIRLEYIMRIE B.Y.C

Sumner & Joanne Katz

November 4, 2008

Dear Peggy and children,
We can't tell you how sorry we are.We will miss Eddy very much and the B.Y.C. will not be the same without him.
Love Sumner & Joanne.

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