Matilda Boufford

1927 - 2025

Matilda Boufford obituary, 1927-2025, Melvindale, MI

Matilda Boufford

1927 - 2025

BORN

1927

DIED

2025

Matilda Boufford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2025.
Matilda "Tilly" Boufford, age 98 of Melvindale, Michigan, passed away on August 5th, 2025. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald. Survived by her devoted children, Michael (Betty) Boufford, Cynthia (Steven) Buchman, Matthew Boufford and Mark (Wendy) Boufford; grandchildren, Blake, Scott, Brysen, Eric, Lauren, Alexa, Alexandra, Brevin, Bradyn and Ava; great-grandchildren, Emily, Benjamin and Claire. She is lovingly remembered for her strong faith and love of her family and friends. Family and friends will cherish their memories and happy times with her for many years to come.

Mass to be held Friday, September 26th at Holy Cross Hungarian Church at 11:00AM. Holy Cross Hungarian Church is located at 8423 South St, Detroit.

Her ashes will be placed in a niche at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery directly following the Mass, located at 18303 Allen Rd, Brownstown Twp. Luncheon to follow at Hungarian Rhapsody located at 14315 Northline Rd, Southgate.

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Michael Turinsky

September 25, 2025

God Bless you Matilda even though we have never met, Matt filled me in on what a wonderful mom and grandama you were. May You and yours find peace tranquility and healing.

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