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Christopher Boyd Obituary
He was born on Feb. 10, 1962, in Springfield, son of the late John B. and Marie (Alfano) Boyd. Chris grew up in Suffield and attended Suffield High School. He worked in sales throughout his life, until his recent illness. Chris had a love for the water and spent much time boating and socializing with friends at Between the Bridges Marina in Old Saybrook. He was the president of the Concord Landing Condo Association in Windsor Locks. A kind, caring, and devoted father, brother, and friend he will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves his beloved daughter, Caitlin Boyd of Windsor Locks; brothers, John Boyd (Carol) of Del Mar, Calif., and Peter Boyd (Alison) of Suffield; and many nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Smilow Cancer Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 52 S. Elm St., Windsor Locks. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield.
His family will receive friends on Friday prior to the Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
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James Ritchie
August 31, 2013
While I only known Chris from boating over the years, my heartfelt sorrow for his family! Caitlin be strong, for he will always be with you!
August 30, 2013
I was so sad to hear about Chris. Such a
young bright eyed person with a charming
smile that I will remember forever. Holding close to my memories of happy
times after work at Down the Hatch. My
prayers go out to his daughter and family. Carolyn Davis Imperial Graphics.
Greg Caldwell
August 30, 2013
It's with great sadness that I hear of Chris' passing. I grew up with Chris and the Boyd family on Randall Dr. and although I probably haven't seen him since he was 12 or 15, I remember Chris as a great kid who, as I read the comments, grew up to be an outstanding father, friend, and boater with a wonderful daughter! Many fond memories of Chris and his family from our days in Suffield.
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with his family.
Greg Caldwell & family
Newbury, MA
A Puchkoris
August 30, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Chris passing. I knew him from Suffield High and have many happy memories of fun times! In recent years of seeing Chris and playing catch up, he spoke of his daughter Caitlin and how much he adored her! My sense was that above all, she was his everything!
RIP Chris, and Caitlin just know you are loved!
Nancy Nicholson
August 30, 2013
Rest In Peace Chris...You Will Always Be Remembered.
Greg & Lisa Belansky
August 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Chris's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have known Chris for nearly 30 years and the stories to be told are probably best left untold. We have had some great times together, whether it be Block Island, Candlewood Lake or even a golf outing. I am proud to be able to call myself a friend to Chris and him to me. I was fortunate to have spent some time with Chris prior to him leaving us and moving on. The one constant in Chris's life was Caitlin Marie his beloved and cherished daughter. From when she was that little girl running around the pool down at the boat to walking on the beach with him in Florida, he was so proud of her. Chris, just know that you will never be forgotten and always be remembered with each passing day…
May you travel the seas forever… Remember we are only visiting and to that I say I will see you again someday my friend…
With Love,
Tony and Ann Marie Piolunek
August 28, 2013
My husband and I just heard about Chris and we are very sorry for your loss. My husband and I knew Chris through HYC. He really enjoyed the summers on the water with "Brandywine" and occasionally we'd pass each other by and offer up a wave. May the Lord give all of you strength to endure through the trials of life.
August 28, 2013
Sorry for your loss. He was a good friend. New Chris from the Hartford Yaught Club. He will be missed by all.
Robert Kardys & Sharyn McIntosh
Cindy Willis
August 27, 2013
I will miss my friend, your laugh and sense of humor and will cherish the memories forever. I hope that heaven has warm waters, bigger boats and year round perfect weather and that you are living it to the fullest like you did here. My condolences to Chris's family for their loss. He was a wonderful person and is missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Doreen Hoar Friel
August 27, 2013
Jay & Peter,
We were so sorry to hear about Christopher. I was just talking to my husband the other day about how much my Dad (John Hoar) used to like to sit with your Dad and "chew the fat" when my Dad went to your father's shop for eyeglasses.
Please know that Chris, the two of you, and your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Paul Mancini
August 27, 2013
I met Chris when I was being interviewed for my job at Fed Ex. Chris was engaged in the hiring process and helped me land a spot on his team in 2007. Since that time, we were very close. We spent lots of hours on his boat which was his second love. Caitlin was #1. He even named his boat after her. I will always cherish his friendship. He had an energy and zest for life that kept him very youthful. My thoughts go out to his family and I will never forget him.
August 26, 2013
Our condolences to Chris's family, especially Caitlin Marie. Your Dad loved you so much and he was very proud of you. He was a good man and a good friend to everyone on Dock 7. He even had dog treats for Bella, Bo, Tanner and Chalupa. We will all miss him greatly. May he rest in peace. Anna/Mark Gambini Westbook, CT
steven davis & tomiko
August 26, 2013
Our condolences to family
Chris was very talented great man .
too young to pass away.He will be greatly missed .
Lisa Puncavage
August 26, 2013
My heart is heavy when I think of Chris and how his time was cut short here on earth. I'm so sorry for his family especially his daughter Caitlin. His eyes would light up every time he spoke of her. Prayers go out to all his family during this difficult time.
TOM INGRAHAM
August 26, 2013
My Sincere condolences to Chris's family. I have known Chris for over 20 years. We shared some great times together, over the years.Chris & I met up For lunch in Ft Myers , FL. Where I helped him secure a job in Ft Lauderdale, but Chris was a Conn boy, so he ended up back in Conn with his family.He was a great buddy to me & a great friend to all who were lucky enough to call him friend.I will miss him dearly.
Sue Kellogg
August 26, 2013
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of Chris' family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
I have not seen Chris in a long time, but I grew up with Chris in Suffield. We were in the same class at school. In the first grade, Chris heard me tell our teacher that she messed up the spelling of my last name on my folder. She wrote "Penguin". I remember Chris laughing hysterically when he heard me tell the teacher my name was wrong. From that day on, Chris always called me Penguin. That name caught on. To this day there are still some folks from school that will call me penguin.
Thanks for the nickname Chris. Rest in Peace.
Penguin
(Sue Penland Kellogg)
caitlin boyd
August 26, 2013
dad i love you so much, kinda weird writing in the guestbook. but just wanted everyone to know how greatful i am for the love and support we have received. dad you will be greatly missed by your friends and family and especially me. i love you forever and will always be your first mate<3
Marty and Gail Kibbe
August 25, 2013
To Chris's Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. We were across from him on dock 7 for many years. He loved his boat, he loved his daughter, he loved life at the Marina. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Marty and Gail Kibbe
August 25, 2013
My deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Boyd family. I was very saddened by the news . Chris I will never- ever forget you and the times we all had at the Suffield Inn. Your smile and giggle will rest in my heart 4-ever. Till we meet again my friend. Sincerely , Kathy O'Connor
Good Bye Chris, today and many more days will be a very heavy heart day . Peace & love !
lorry jorsey
August 25, 2013
our paths crossed often, thus chris was considered part of our family...he was always fun loving, a great joy to be with and enjoyed my brother, russ jordan's last big party....r i p in peace...........lorry & dave jorsey
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