Donna Boyd Obituary
Donna Marie Boyd, 76, of Buena Vista passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was born February 25, 1949 to the late Watson and Edna (Candelore) Mink. She was the wife to the late Wayne Boyd, as well as a past wife of Douglas Taylor. Donna enjoyed crafting and traveling to watch her grandchildren in any sporting event they had. She loved them and supporting them in any way. She is survived by her sons, Scott (Leslie) Boyd of Elizabeth Township, Bryan (Leslie) Boyd of Elizabeth, and Shawn (Celena) Boyd of Edmond, OK; grandchildren, Tiana Frechette, Alexis (Matt Hickey) Boyd, Zachary Boyd, Darrik Boyd, Nathan (Kerry Repasky) Boyd, Ariya Boyd, and Sienna Boyd; soon to be one great-grandson on the way; as well as brothers, Gerald (Longine) Mink, and Ronald Mink-Minetti; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and late husband, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence Mink. Friends are welcome Monday, April 14, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jame Price officiating. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuenralhomeandcrematory.com
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6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135
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