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Harry Boyd of BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP
06/05/1927 - 06/01/2010


Harry Burton Boyd left this life on June 1, 2010 following a lengthy illness. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 5, 1927, in Beaver Falls, PA to Franklin C. Boyd and Mary Swearingen Boyd. His sister, Margaret Mae Boyd, preceded him in death in 2009. He lived in New Brighton, PA from 1934 to 1956, graduating from New Brighton High School in 1945. "Bert" served in the United States Navy in World War II aboard the USS Honolulu and the USS Tennessee. He married Marie Hunt in 1948 and together raised four sons: James, Ronald, Robert, and Michael. The Boyd's have lived in Brighton Township since 1956. Bert retired in 1989 from Dravo Corporation's Engineering and Construction Division, where he held the position of project manager. Bert was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling with his wife and visiting family. They spent many winters in Myrtle Beach, SC. He golfed regularly with the American Legion in New Brighton. From 1990 to 1998, Mr. Boyd was a feature writer for the News. He wrote the "I Remember" column. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Hunt; his four sons, Jim Boyd and Tat Matsumoto of Newark, DE; Ron and Cathy Boyd of Beaver, PA; Bob and Connie Boyd of Chippewa Township, PA, and Mike and Martha Boyd of Dover, DE; nine grandchildren: Eric (Kristin) Boyd, Courtney Boyd (Beattie Sturgill), Ronald Jr. (Tamara) Boyd, Janine (Rich) Giammanco, Shelley Boyd (Mike Berardi), Amy (Sean) Anderson, Allison (Kevin) Saxton, Mark (Danyelle) Boyd, and Stephen Boyd, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty (Greg) Yurkiw of Charlotte, NC. At his request, cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m., conducted by Reverend Kevin Saxton, his granddaughter's husband. Online condolences may be shared at www.noll funeral.com. He was a loving husband, a great father, and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the HERO Program, a program providing assistance to terminally ill patients, which has been supportive of Bert's great-granddaughter, Giana. Donations may be sent to: The HERO Program, c/o Steve Wetzel, P.O. Box 45, Beaver, PA 15009 or online at: www.heroprogram. org.

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Name: Janine Giammanco
Relation: granddaughter
Grandpa, We miss you more everyday. You are the strongest man I have ever known. You have left a hole in our hearts that may never be filled. We will remember you always. We all promise to take care of grandma for you. Keep golfing up there, I bet that course is absolutely the most beautiful course around. Love and miss you, Morticia.


Name: Don Hinzman
Relation: Friend
Bert was an amazing guy, I remember one of the first times I met Mr Boyd, when he was layed up with fused bones in his back (back in the 60's) and later in life to see him golfing with Marie, bowling and playing racketball was inspiring. To the Boyd family, Keep Bert's memory alive. Even in his passing he was a strong person and loved you all very much. He always had a zest for life and he passed that to all of you. When you think of him don't be sad, just thing of all his smiles. . . . He lives within you! Respectfully, Don Hinzman


Name: Curt and Sally Frank
Relation: friends
We remember Bert in many ways....the old New Brighton connection...Curt was a classmate of Marie's sister Betty at NBHS...and I had the pleasure of socializing with Bert and Marie when I coached Ron and Bob in track in the late 60's at BASH. Our daughter later was a babysitter for Ron's children....how fast the years have gone by...... Our sincerest condolences to Marie and all the Boys, their wives and grandchildren. We know you'll all miss grandpap a bunch.


Name: Shelley Boyd
Relation: Granddaughter
Hi Pap!! The hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life was watch my Grandmother lose her best friend. I was a lucky girl growing up. Not many people can say they are 32 and just lost there first grandparent. I was lucky to have you in my life, I am lucky that you got to meet my babies. I was lucky to have a grandfather like you! I miss you more and more every day. We will keep watch over Gram for you! I know when it's time for my little girl to go to heaven, she'll have her pappy to watch over her. RIP PAP!! Etrade says HI! Love you with all my heart!!


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