Benjamin B. "Ben" Boyd

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Benjamin Boyd Obituary

Benjamin Ben B. Boyd, of Newton, MA, passed away, in his residence on June 29, 2007 after a long illness. He was 37 years old. Mr. Boyd was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and moved to Beaumont, TX at the age of 9. He was a graduate of West Brook High School where he was a member of the Golf Team. He was a decorated Gulf War Veteran having served in the United States Army from 1989-1992. After his return, he attended Lamar University in Beaumont and later received an Associate degree from the Golf Academy of the South in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Tara (Kiley) Boyd, his son Luke, his father Syd Boyd and his wife Sheryl of TX, his mother Donna Reynolds of MS; and his two brothers Sydney Milner Boyd of TX and Peter Graf of MS. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Eileen Kiley of Newton as well as many nieces and nephews and many dear friends and colleagues. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills, MA on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ben Boyd Family Foundation c/o Peter Wilson at Edwards, Angell, Palmer and Dodge, 111 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02199. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home 56 Washington St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (781) 235-1481

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jul. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Boyd

11 Entries

July 30, 2007

Ben,
Missing you very much today. Time seems to stand still since you've been gone. Hope to see you in our dreams soon.

Steve Perruzzi

July 11, 2007

Tara,
I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Ben. You and Luke will be in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.

WynellHenry LeCroy

July 6, 2007

July 5th....this is the anniversary of my son's funeral, so I am keenly aware of your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Wynell Henry LeCroy, Class of 1956
Paschal High School

The Turley's

July 5, 2007

Ben,
We were honored and blessed to have you as part of our family. Remembering you brings kindness into our hearts. You know we will take good care of Tara and Luke... We know you will be right by our side. Deeply loved and never forgotten.

Eleni Carr

July 2, 2007

Dear Tara,

I write this note of condolence with a heavy heart. Hara, Anya and I were so deeply saddened by this news and you and Luke have been in our thoughts constantly. We will always remember Ben and his courageous attitude. I know he was a wonderful father and husband and that you, along with so many others, will carry him in your hearts forever.

It is with profound regret that we were unable to attend the service today as we had to be out of town due to a family matter. We all hope that the coming days and months bring peace and healing.

With affection,

Eleni

robert shea

July 1, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brian Hurley

July 1, 2007

Ben,
Our Franklin Park Golf day, and the Golden Tee challenges will always be in my mind. God Speed to you, and God Bless your family.
Forever on my mind....
Your friend,
Brian Hurley------The Grounds at The Masters were better this year Ten fold...Always your friend.....

Chris Anne Barclay

July 1, 2007

Tara;
I am praying fervently for you and Luke as you journey through this trying time. I haven't seen you in years, but keep up to date on your life through my mother, and have been praying for Ben since I heard of his illness. I pray for strength, courage and peace for you and Luke. I have heard such wonderful things about you and Ben and your life together, and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Love,
Chris Anne (Barry) Barclay

Sue Cavalieri

June 30, 2007

Tara, I did not know you or your husband but read his obituary in today's paper and felt the need to reach out to you. My husband, TJ, died of esophogeal cancer on June 19. I know the devastation of this particularly lethal cancer. I hope to work to increase awareness of this disease. Please know that I share your loss and pray for serenity for you and your family. While I've met many cancer patients, I've not met any with esophogeal cancer. If ever you would like to contact me I'd be pleased to talk with you or listen. My prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy McMindes

June 30, 2007

I wish to express my deepest sympathy in your loss of Benjamin. We haven't seen him since he was a small boy. However we have kept up with him through his Mother, Donna.
You and allyour family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Great-Aunt Peggy Milner McMindes.

Mark and Laura Turley

June 30, 2007

Ben was one of the most genuine and respectful people we have had the pleasure to know and love. He was a treasure in our family and to all the friends he made in his life. As a husband and father, he was loving and devoted to providing the best life possible to Tara and Luke. Our family has and will do whatever we can to support Tara and Luke now and always, in the way Ben would have wished. We will teach Luke how to golf and live the life his father lived - true, full, and with love and devotion to Tara. Ben will be missed, but not forgotten, and loved always.
Mark, Laura, Martin and Nathan Turley

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