Raymond S. Boyd

1928 - 2022

Raymond S. Boyd, 93, a resident of Route 112, passed away March 26, 2022 at his home. Raymond was born in Whitingham on March 30, 1928 the son of Merton C. Boyd and Nina (Morse) Boyd. He attended schoolhouse #6 in Whitingham, VT. Ray married his wife Corrine of Halifax and they were married for over 62 years. As a young man he worked on his father's farm before working for Harry Murdock, driving truck for several years. He was also employed by the town of Whitingham as grader operator for 17 years and mowed roadsides with his 8N tractor for over 50 years. He managed a gravel product business owned by George Rowen and also did his own excavating work. He was also known for doing general mechanic work and had a small farm in his earlier years. He enjoyed hunting, watching Nascar racing and was the chief mechanic for his younger brother Donnie who raced stockcars in Claremont, NH in the 60's and early 70's. In earlier years when Ray and Corrine were dating, Ray would often visit Corrine at Castleton State College and pick her up in his '37 Plymouth; they also enjoyed attending local dances together. Ray greatly enjoyed carrying on the family tradition of sugaring and passed this tradition on to his son Mike and grandson Jesse. He was known for his witty sense of humor and was very knowledgeable regarding the town's history and the people who lived during earlier times. Ray is survived by his daughter Shirley J. (Boyd) Stratton of Bennington, son Michael E. Boyd of Whitingham, and daughter-in-law Cheryl (Bartlett) Boyd of Whitingham. He was one of nine children, survived by Florence (Crafts), Evelyn (Skaw), Robert, Donald and Marshall Boyd and Linda (Dix). He was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret and Shirley.

He is also survived by his three grandchildren Terri A. (Boyd) Gilbeau, Jesse E. Boyd and Molly K. Brockway and 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Corrine (Stone) Boyd whom he married August 30, 1952. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Alan Raymond, Arnold Douglas and Eric Gerald. Funeral services to be determined by the family. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Ray's memory may be made to the Whitingham Historical Society or the Jacksonville Community Church, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, Vermont 05363. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.