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Deborah Boyden Obituary

Deborah Jane Boyden of Dania, FL, died suddenly of cancer June 13, at the age of 78. A native of Quincy, MA, she was born March 31, 1934 to Martha Lorraine (Birchby) Boyden and F. Wendell Boyden. Debby is lovingly remembered by her sister Diane Boyden Pesso, brother Wendell Boyden Jr.; and her nieces, great-nephews, and great-niece. Debby graduated from Quincy High School, attended Simmons College, and gained certification from the Gemological Institute of America. A striking beauty with a tremendous sense of style and fashion, Debby modeled in her youth and went on to become the Number 2 buyer at Filene's in women's high fashion clothes. In her thirties Debby began a career in jewelry and antiques at the famous Thieves Market in Virginia under the tutelage of one of the most famous dealers there. From the 1970's to 1984 she co-owned a highly successful antiques and jewelry store at the French Quarter in West Hollywood, LA. Later, after returning to Quincy to care for her terminally ill mother, Debby opened a similar store in Dania, FL which she ran until her death. Debby was notable among dealers for educating sellers as to the nature and value of their objects. She was deeply knowledgeable about collectibles with a seemingly insatiable thirst for learning more. Debby recently learned more about her genealogy and was especially proud to discover that she was a descendant of six Mayflower passengers and eligible many times over to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. A staunch liberal Democrat and supporter of President Obama, Debby followed politics and current events avidly until her dying day. Her compassion for abandoned and feral cats led her to care for hundreds of cats. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be observed Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at Lydon Chapel for Funerals in Quincy, followed by rites of committal and burial at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery. Expressions of affection in the form of a charitable contribution are encouraged in lieu of flowers to a tribute fund in her honor at Angell Memorial/MSPCA: http://bit.ly/LVb0sF.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 9, 2012.

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July 15, 2012

Tana and Family, I am thinking of you and your mother and family and keeping you in my prayers. Ginny Birchby Patrick

July 15, 2012

Junior, I was really sorry to hear about your sister Debbie's sudden death. I am thinking of you. I am so glad that we have connected again. Your cousin ginny

Patty Birchby/ Boles

July 11, 2012

Dear Cousin Wendell, I was so sorry to hear about Deborah. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Blood

July 9, 2012

Dear Wendall - so sorry to learn of your loss of your sister.
Love, Mary

Charles and Helen Ross

July 9, 2012

Wendell:
I'm so sorry for the loss of Deborah. She was a very nice lady and a good Sister to you.
Charlie and Helen Ross

July 9, 2012

Wen,

I was truly sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Please understand that you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

73

Bill Ohrenberger
Weeki Wachee, FL

July 9, 2012

Wen,

I wss very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Please understand that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

73,

Bill Ohrenberger

July 9, 2012

Wen,

I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear of the passing of your sister. Please understand you are in my thoughts and prayers.

73,

Christine Williams

July 4, 2012

May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this time. (2 Cor. 1:3)

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