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William Boyd Obituary
WILLIAM
Age 91, of Sewickley passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Willets) Boyd; loving father of Spencer (George Bradley) Boyd; grandfather of Beatrice Boyd; brother of the late Elizabeth Perkins. Retired banker for Pittsburgh National; founder of William Boyd & Co.; WW II Navy Veteran. Friends may call from 4-6 and 7-9 pm Friday at the family residence. Funeral Services will be private with Burial in Belmont, NY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Extra Mile Education Foundation, 111 Blvd. of the Allies, Pgh., PA 15222. Arrangements by COPELAND'S Sewickley.
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Beth Schneider
July 5, 2006
To the Boyd Family: I work for the First Choice Answering Svc. I always enjoyed speaking with Mr. Boyd & will miss him. You have my deepest sympathies.
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toni Jockel
July 4, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Boyd family Mr. Boyd was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed. He was a member of the Duquesne club and ate lunch on a regular basis in the pine room. He will be sadly missed. The pine room staff
Michael L. McGrael
July 3, 2006
My sympathy to his family on the loss of one of the great friends and counselors to Pittsburgh's not-for-profit community.
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