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BOYD, Barbara G.
Barbara G. Boyd, age 73, of East Hartford, Beloved wife of Fred C. Boyd, passed away on June 26, 2013 at Salmon Brook Center, Glastonbury after a long illness, surrounded by loving family. She was born Sept. 21, 1938 in Springfield, VT to the late Henry and Beatrice (Martell) Gosselin. She graduated and attended North Hampton Commercial College, moving to Hartford in 1958. Mrs. Boyd was employed by Pratt and Whitney, CNA Insurance, and The Connecticut Fair Plan Insurance, retiring in 2003. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace RC church, as well as active in The Woman of the Moose Chapter 1470, East Hartford. She was a loving mother devoted to her family, always available for guidance. She enjoyed dancing, karaoke, bingo, and crocheting and spent much of her time watching and cheering on UConn athletics. She will be most remembered for the family she raised and the loving home and gardens she kept. In addition to her husband Fred of 53 years, Barbara is survived and will be dearly missed by her sons, Christopher of Manchester, Todd and his wife Patty of East Hartford; her five Grandchildren: Richard, Jason, Amber, Alfred, and Victoria; her eight Great-Grandchildren: Andrew, Addison, Jason Jr., Anthony, Jayde, Jacinda, Arianna, and John. She was predeceased by her son David, her sister Beatrice Marion Gould, and her brother Henry Gosselin Jr.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:30 at Our Lady of Peace RC church, 370 May Road, East Hartford, friends are asked to gather at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford. Calling hours will be held TODAY, June 28, from 4-8 p.m. at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Barbara's memory may be made to: Moose Charities http://www.moosecharities.org/DonateMC.asp. To leave an online condolence, or visit Barbara's tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara BOYD
Angela Manzone
June 30, 2013
Dear Fred and families,
It has been an honor to work with you. Through your eyes I can see what a truly special woman Barbara was and how much you loved her. Thank you for sharing your memories with me.
Best regards,
Angela Manzone, Funeral Director
June 29, 2013
My sympathies to Fred and family. I knew Barbara a long time. She will be missed.
Sandi Day Vernon CT
Joe Jakacky
June 28, 2013
To Fred, Todd, Chris and family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Barbara. I will always remember Barb as the woman that taught me to swing dance at New Years Eve. I will miss her. My heartfelt prayers are with you all.
June 28, 2013
may the lord be with you Barbara n always love you u were my dearest friend at the moose n my deepest sympathy to you Fred my dear friend also n your whole family god bless you all good friend REJEANNE LANDRY N DAVE ABBOTT WILL MISS U HUN
Ann & Jeff Kirby
June 28, 2013
Grampy, Todd & Patty,
Words are not enough to express our sympathy,
Grammy will live on through her family that she loved.
God Bless all of you
June 28, 2013
Fred
I was saddened by the news. Barb and I enjoyed working together at the FAIR Plan for many years.
Don Viewig
Diane Woods
June 28, 2013
My sympathies to Fred and the rest of the Boyd family - Barbara and I went back along way - She'll be missed - Diane Woods
Barbara Stepien
June 28, 2013
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
June 28, 2013
Fred & Family - Sorry for your loss. Diane Woods
June 28, 2013
We have missed her dearly at the Connecticut FAIR Plan. Her years of dedicated service are much to be proud of. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Bill Griswold, President
CT FAIR Plan
Gail Thompson
June 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Darlene Stillwell
June 27, 2013
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
June 27, 2013
We've been friends for many years. Lots of good memories, You were a very good member of the Women of the Moose.You will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all, May you rest in peace.
Your friends Clem & Annette
Patty Boyd
June 27, 2013
I want to say thank you to such a wonderful mother in law..what I think of is how she bought me my honeymoon night gown because I didn't have a mother to do that for me she said "I consider you my daughter now and then she gave me the nightgown..(who's mother in law does that?? I was the lucky one. we became very close in the last year a bond that will never be broken..I love you "Mom" thank you for raising and then giving me your son I will take care of them. Rest now.. I love you. Patty
april allard
June 27, 2013
My prayers are with the family at this time! May Barbara R.I.P.
Leslie Bieber
June 27, 2013
Fred and Family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of Barbara. She always had a smile and was right there to help with whatever she could. She will be missed.
Leslie Bieber and Richard Frye
Alfred Lafountain 4
June 26, 2013
I love you grammy, you will be forever missed...
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