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Marilyn Boyd Obituary

Marilyn S. Boyd, 89, passed away peacefully at All American Assisted Living in Kingston, NH on August 11, 2024. Marilyn was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Boyd. Born in Haverhill on March 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Leon S. and Elsie M. (Poore) Prescott. Marilyn was educated in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1953. She then began a successful twenty-five-year career at the former Haverhill National Bank as a bookkeeper in the installment loan department before retiring in 1976. As a member of Good Shephard United Methodist Church for eighty-one years, Marilyn served as treasurer for ten years, sang in the church choir, and was a member of the United Methodist Women's Club. Marilyn was a member of International Order of the Rainbow Girls, Haverhill Assembly #39. She and her husband enjoyed camping throughout New England, Pennsylvania Dutch Country and DeLand, FL for over twenty years. Marilyn lavished considerable love on her dogs and excelled in fine needlework. Marily is survived by family members and many dear friends to include nieces, Sandra, and Robin Boyd; cousin, Maryanne Sears of Danville, NH; friends, Deborah Sargent and husband Richard of Pittsburg, NH, Jean Henderson, and husband Rodney of Houlton, ME, Melanie Ward and husband Andrew of Danville, NH Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00am at Good Shephard United Methodist Church in Haverhill, MA. Internment to follow at Walnut Cemetery. Donations in Marilyn's name may be made to Good Shephard United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830. Arrangements under the direction of Dole, Childs & Shaw, 148 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Marilyn S. Boyd, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by 97.9 WHAV on Aug. 22, 2024.

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Marianne Sears

August 22, 2024

My family & I would like to thank Melanie & Andy Ward, along with the staff of the All American Assisted Living in Kingston NH for their loving care , support, & attention that our cousin, Marilyn received over these last years of her life. We can never repay the debt of gratitude we feel, knowing she was well cared for & loved beyond measure. Melanie & Andy became the family she never had, & we are grateful for thier love & freindship over the years.
Marilyn was the last of my mother´s generation, the youngest of her generation, as I am of mine. She called us her `Little Cousins". She led a life of unconditional love, selfless sacrifice & unwavering spirit.
We spent many hours talking of Parents, Grandparents, family outings & shared laughter. Those memories will be cherished forever.
I know she missed her loved ones dearly, and I find comfort in knowing that they are together again. The circle is unbroken. Rest in Love & Peace, `Maggie´. Love Marianne, Alty, Martha, Cynthia, & Tom & families.

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