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BOYD E. DEWEY

BOYD DEWEY Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for BOYD E. DEWEY
Start: 2015-12-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-12-05T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Olde Colonial Cafe

DEWEY, Boyd E. Of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Katherine Dewey for 58 years and loving husband to Eleanor (Green) who predeceased him. Devoted father of Alan Dewey and his wife Catherine, Michael Dewey and his wife Pauline, Rodney Dewey and his wife Lynn, stepson Calvin Green and his wife Danielle, cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Boyd Dewey was a veteran who served 20 years in the United States Air Force and then acquired his masters' degree and doctorate degree at Boston University.He was appointed Associate Dean at the Boston University School of Education and retired after 40 years. Burial is private and interment will be at the Rockhill Cemetary in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life which will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on December 5, 2015 at the Olde Colonial Cafe, 171 Nahatan Street in Norwood, Massachusetts. Donations may be made in Boyd's memory to the Dr. Boyd Dewey Book Award, BU School of Education, 2 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for BOYD DEWEY

16 Entries

May 30, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Boyd's passing; I so enjoyed visiting with him when he came to visit his Iowa family. I felt I had gained a piece of the Dewey family back again that I had lost when his sister, my mother, had passed away so many years before. He was such a kind gentle man and reminded me so much of mom.
He will be missed.

Wanda (Schuur) Martens

Carol Koch

May 19, 2016

It was my privilege to work for Boyd Dewey at Boston University during the late 1970's. He was such a wonderful mentor, and so much of what I learned from him still serves me well in work and in life. I will always remember him with warmth and gratitude.

March 18, 2016

Unfortunately we just learned of Uncle Boyd's passing. Please know how much we loved and admired him. He was one of a kind. Steve & Leslie Forness

Caitlin Dewey

December 13, 2015

My Grandparents were my two favorite people. They were not just Grandparents but parents, mentors, friends, and at one point, even my Boss! My strongest memories of my Grandfather are of him working behind his desk or taking me to lunch either on campus or Brown Sugar for Thai. Every weekend I spent with them he would make pancakes and bacon. He would always let me win all of our swim races and always let me stay up late eating ice cream and watching T.V. They will both forever be in our hearts and memories. Love you.

Paul Scarpelli

December 4, 2015

How proud Boyd was standing at the alter marrying my Aunt Eleanor not that many years ago. The smiles they both had for each other, having found each other once again after literally a lifetime apart, was the stuff of story books. I'm sorry I could not have spent more time with him but forever thankful he passed through all our lifes here on the west coast.
Our sorrow for his east coast family and thanks for letting a little piece of him grace us!
Paul & Avaly Scarpelli

Jimmy Lewis

December 3, 2015

Boyd was by far the most worldly man I have ever met. I feel very fortunate that my family and I got to know him and we are truly sorry for your loss.

Melissa Marsolais

December 2, 2015

Miss and love you always... So glad you were my ROCK! I was happy to have been able to say Thank you to you and Grammy Dewey for saving me. Eternally grateful.

Spencer Vilhauer

December 2, 2015

Boyd was like a grandfather to me and I'm so grateful that he and Grandma Eleanor were able to spend several years together happily married. I miss them both so much and am so sad that I won't be able to play cards with them again. I will cherish the moments I spent with Boyd, and I am so thankful for the love and support he provided to Grandma Eleanor and the rest of her family.

Rest in peace Boyd

Love

Nanette Walker

December 2, 2015

We were thankful for the time Boyd was with our Aunt Eleanor, even though it was short. They enjoyed each other's company and brightened each other's lives. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Nanette & Ned Walker

December 2, 2015

My handsome, kind and loving Grandfather will be missed. He was like a Father to me; he taught me how to catch a fish and how to clean one, as well as how to cook, iron, drive and so much more. One memory I keep going back to since his passing was, the two of us dancing and laughing around our living room also, one of my favorites was, going for a walk to Manns pond to fish, he had me on his shoulders with our fishing poles in one hand an tackle box in the other singing, " You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey." By, George Jones.
My memories have given me peace. He was a true Cowboy at heart and such a Gentleman.

Gaylen Kelley

December 2, 2015

Boyd and I were good friends during and after his tenure at SED. He will be fondly remembered by he many students that he helped complete their degree program . He was a good friend and professional colleague.

Christy Olson Loring

December 1, 2015

Boyd Dewey was a colleague and a friend at Boston University's School of Education. His infectious smile, gentle demeanor, and dedication to students made SED feel like home.

Boyd was known for advising students, mentoring them, and solving problems. He also built homecoming floats, dressed up for the Senior Robing Ceremony, and carved the turkey at the SED holiday party.

Boyd made the SED community an extension of his family and he will be fondly remembered by many.

Margaret Sullivan

December 1, 2015

Boyd was truly a gentle man. The devotion he showed to BU students was surpassed only by the love and pride he had in his family. Very sorry for your loss.

Phil Tate

November 30, 2015

Boyd was a great colleague and friend. I have seen firsthand how much he loved his family. He will be missed.
Phil Tate

November 30, 2015

Sorry to learn of his passing.....spent many happy hours with him at BU, in the class room and conversations...a fine and gentle person...God Bless...PD Maxwell, EdD '86

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