John DeBlois Boyd

Reta, Paul and family,
I remember back in the early eighties wanting so badly to bring one of my girls to NS to breed to one of your Blois's beautiful boys but the distance was just too great at the time. Blois was so loved and appreciated as a mentor within this GSD Breed. So many will miss him and his antics.

Rita and Paul;
I just heard about Blois.It is too bad I didn't see him this year. My memories of the Maritimes will always include my travels with Blois. I had the deepest respect for Blois and will miss him.
Dan Stevenson

Reta, John, Paul and Greg; I just heard today of your loss and am very sorry for you and to have missed the service. Mr. Boyd was a mountain of a man in many , many ways and his passing leaves a huge void - not only in your lives but in lives and communities all over the province and country. I will never look at a Shepherd and not think of him.

Reta and Paul, I'm sorry to hear about Blois. We will miss his company at the GSDCC National Specialty banquet table. I'm sure that you will miss him terribly. Marilyn Sgarbossa

Our deepest sympathies to you Reta and all of your family. Blois will be missed by all of us.

Bob, Linda, Kim & Tracey Stevenson.

so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you. Bobbi Jo Sears & Lee Brander

So sorry to hear of Blois' passing.We will certainly miss him at the dog shows.Thinking of you,Reta and Family at this time.Sandra and Allen Amos

My deepeset condolences to the Boyd family.

It has been a long year for Blois and now he is at rest. My thoughts go to all the family with hopes that you all cherish special memories. Blois was very kind to Dad and visited often helping to make long lonely days shorter for him. Chris (Boyd) Sprague

My deepest sympathies to Rita, Paul and the rest of the family on Blois's passing. He was a great man and I always looked forward to seeing and talking to him when he came to visit. I will miss him, he was a great person to be around.

Dan Stewart and family.

Deepest condolences, The Stewart Family.

My deepest sympathy to Reta and family. Blois started my love for German Shepherds and I'll always be thankful. I'll never forget his amazing work ethic, his gruff exterior or his gracious heart.

My deepest sympathy to the family - I remember visiting at the family home in Portaupique with my father, Logan Lewis, and remember Dad and Blois together, they were good friends. And I remember Blois taking me out to see the new puppies. All good memories. It's a very long time since I've seen any of the family but I have good memories going back to my childhood and I extend my deepest sympathies to all the Boyd family.

carlie and Julie are so sadden on your loss are prayers are with each one of you sincerly julie and Charlie Connors

"Reta and Family, our deepest condolences on your loss. Thinking of you."

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Your loss is shared and I will miss my Uncle Blois more than words can say. He has been a strong presence in my life since he first let me walk one of his dogs when I was just a child. I was so proud to have the opportunity to take this great big dog for a walk up and down the big hill behind my Grandfather's farm. And thus began my love for the German Shepherd dog and my gratitude to my uncle who introduced me to these intensely loyal and intelligent dogs. A person who loved these dogs so much, must be so special. I have owned shepherds most of my life now, the majority of them Blackcrest dogs…and as a result, I am never alone and even as I write this, my trusty companion, Q , my current Blackcrest female shepherd sits adoringly beside me watching my every move.

Not surprising then that the traits that Blois valued so highly were friendship and loyalty…exactly what is so very inherent in the German Shepherd. These things he also gave to his deserving “people� oh so generously, along with a reality check if needed and a stern reprimand if required, all topped off with a twinkle of the eye and an ever so discrete smile, that if you weren't watching for it, you would miss. I always waited and watched for that smile.

Blois was never a phone call away, and even though I lived in Ottawa, we spoke regularly and I always made sure we exchanged “I love you� at the end of each conversation, not because of the words, but because of the truth of the words. With Blois, as with my Shepherds, I never felt alone. I remember a time when I was feeling particularly despondent and called him just to chat. He was not available, so I left a message. Within a very short timeframe, he called me back to see how I was doing...and I was so very appreciative that he called me back so quickly, obviously sensing that I needed him. And I did…and he was there. And he didn't pry, but just offered an ear and care and love. What more could a niece half way across the country ask for…

I will miss him terribly, but each time I look at my dog, I will remember him with love, loyalty and friendship. Thank you Blois, for being such a important part of my life. I love you, rest well, you have earned it.

sad to see him go

My deepest condolences to all of you. He was a great man and he will be greatly missed and never forgotten

My deepest sympathies. Rita, you & the rest of the family are in my thoughts & prayers. So many memories - one of my favourites being Blois "sneaking" doughnuts to my daughter Sheila at Enfield Fun Match - they were both having great fun:-) He will be missed by so many people - he touched so many lives.

Rita and family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Blois. He was a fine gentlemen and a good friend of Kens. May he rest in peace.

Ken and Susan Taylor

I met Blois exactly one year ago while presenting my dog for his temperament test...Blois was kind and complimentary and I will always remember that. My sympathies to his wife Reta and family. Sincerely, Daphna Dunkelman

His memory will stay forever in our hearts.
With heartfelt sympathy

Reta I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew both of you only a short time but you both taught me so much about Dogs and life. I thank both of you for your time and experience. I know Blois stayed in the background when training took place but he was always there never far away as I know he is now. please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time.

My deepest condolences the dog world has lost a great man.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Blois. Our deepest sympathies to Reta, Paul, John Douglas, Greg and his extended family. The German Shepherd breed and fancy has suffered a tremendous loss. May you rest peacefully, Blois. Salute

My deepest sympathy Reta and Family. I have fond memories of Blois, from going with my Mother to buy her first German Shepherd, to the many dog shows I attended as a small girl. Blois was always there with a hug. May he rest in Peace. Love Kelly Swinimer (Joyce Easton's daughter)

Reta,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Judy Bos

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Blois. I hope that you will take comfort in knowing that he has touched so many lives.

My deepest sympathy to the Boyd family, I bought my very first German Shepherd from Blois and Reta.

Carolyn Sheppard, Flat Bay, NL.

Please accept our deepest sympathies. The Shepherd world has lost a great man.

Weizenfeld German Shepherds