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JAMES BOYD Obituary

BOYD, James C. Aug. 27th; 72, of Hudson; loving husband of Valerie (Remeis) Boyd for 46 years; devoted father of Deborah Boisvert and her husband, David, of Hudson; Patricia Cariveau and her husband, Stephen of Hudson; and James Boyd of Stow; brother of John Boyd and his wife Marilyn, of Ann Arbor, MI and Hugh Boyd and wife, Amy of Montclair, NJ; also survived by his four loving grandchildren. Born in Royal Oak, MI, raised in Stoneham, son of the late Hugh and Esther (Baughman) Boyd and was also raised by his stepmother Marjorie Markham-Boyd; he was a 1958 graduate of Stoneham H.S; 1963 graduate of Plymouth State College and received his M. Ed from Salem State College. He was a former elementary principal in Hillsboro, NH and assistant superintendent in Ludlow, VT; he retired in 2000 as principal of the Farley Elementary School, Hudson after 30 years. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 31st at 11:00 a.m. in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central St., Hudson, MA 01749 (www.tighehamilton.com) Burial will follow at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Boyd may be made to either the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215 (www.joslin.org) or the National Gaucher Foundation, 2227 Idlewood Road, Suite 6, Tucker,GA.30084 (www.gaucherdisease.org)

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2012.

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September 10, 2012

To Val, Patti, Deb, and Jimmy. Sorry to hear of your loss. We became good friends when he would come into the Hudson Credit Union where I worked. I had many delightful conversations with both Val & Jim. He was a great educator. Barbara Winslow, Albuquerque, NM

Shirley & Wally Howard

September 5, 2012

To The Entire Boyd Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.

Melvin Williams

September 2, 2012

To Patty and The Boyd Family. You have my Deepest Sympathy for the passing of your dad. I never knew him, Iworked with Patty for a number of years. Stay strong, God needed him for something. You all will see him again. May he Rest in Peace.

Marisa Evonsion

August 31, 2012

Mrs. Boyd, Jim, Patty & Steve, Deb & Dave and all of the grandchildren, It was an honor to have met and spent time with Mr. Boyd. He was a sweet soul with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eyes. May the love of family and friends comfort you now. Marisa Evonsion

August 30, 2012

Patti, Steve, and family, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will all miss his unique sense of humor. Love, Al Pauplis

August 30, 2012

Val,Deb,Pat,Jimmy,
My heart goes out to each of you at this time. I'll never forget my first years teaching at Harriman School and all that he did to both support and inspire me. Jim always lit up my classroom when entered. He'd roll up his sleeves and actively involve himself in whatever we were doing. Not only was he a great mentor, but he was a wonderful person
My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Brenda Murphy

August 30, 2012

Deb and Family...I am so so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him with such fondness. Your parents were both so instrumental in my life as a teenager. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best during this tough time. (((hugs))) ~ Brenda Murphy

Sally Patulak-Uribe

August 29, 2012

Miss Deb,
Please know that Michael, Sam an I are thinking of you and your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Sally Patulak

Mr,and mrs Artur chaves

August 29, 2012

We are so sad for you lost,he was agreat person,may he rest in peace,both of my kids were at farley,he was a very special man.

Jeanne Craigie

August 29, 2012

Dear Val and Family , John and Hugh ,
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Jim was a wonderful friend in our youth.. While we are separated through distance, know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Hold every memory close to your hearts !
As Always,
Jeanne and Paul Craigie

Sean Whitney

August 29, 2012

To the Boyd Family
I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mr. Boyd's generosity and commitment to the children of Hudson. He loved what he did and it showed everyday. A great mentor and friend.

Kevin Figueiredo

August 29, 2012

Boyd family ,
So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you ,
The Figueiredo family

August 28, 2012

I'm very sad to hear of Mr. Boyd's passing. He was a kind man and a wonderful principal. He will be missed.

August 28, 2012

To the Boyd Family,
My heart goes out to all to you at this time, Please know that you are in our prayers, try to remember all the wonderful times that you shared as a famiy and the special times each of you had with your Husband and your Dad, He was a wonderful man and everyone loved him, He held a special place in everyone 's heart that he knew , please know that your family is one of a kind,being so close to each other,feeling and knowing the love you all shared for each other is some what rare, some people wait a life time for what you all shared never knowing this kind of love , take all of your memories you have of each other and please share them as time goes on, May you find great comfort in doing so, memories will keep him alive for ever in your hearts, when you feel the wind blowing behind you or you see a beautiful butterfly, know he is with you forever and never forgotten, you will see him in each other's smiles and in your grand children's laughter, May God Bless you all, Love Sharon Flanigan/Peterson Family,

Gagnon Family

August 28, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Boyd's passing. He was a wonderful principal and truly a great man.

August 28, 2012

To the Boyd Family,
sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb Cardoso, Hudson, MA

Ann Gately

August 28, 2012

Val, Debbie, Patty, and Jimmy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim and I started in Hudson at the same time and through him I saw what a principal should be. When he entered my classroom every child wanted to go to Mr. Boyd to show him what they were working on or to read to him. Jim always had time for each child even if he'd be late for his next appointment. To Jim, that child was more important than any next appointment. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Girouard

August 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember the good times...

Beth Sullivan

August 28, 2012

We are so sorry for you loss. Our hearts go out to the whole family.

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