James John « Jim » Boyd
1935-2020
Boyd, James John « Jim », age 85, of Antigonish
passed away on May 17, 2020, in St. Martha’s Regional
Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Frasers Mills, he was a son of the late Hugh and Mary
(Gillis) Boyd.
Jim served in the Air Force for 30 years as a radar
technician. Though stationed in many places, he always
wanted to return to Nova Scotia. Jim was an active and
long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Always an
athletic man, he enjoyed hunting, golf, softball, hockey, and
especially curling. Jim was a part of at least one 8-ender
and was known for his ice-making capabilities at various curling
clubs. He also loved animals and going to the
dances.
He is survived by his son, Trevor (Tina), Shelburne;
granddaughters, Brittany (Calvin) Regan, Grand Prairie, AB; Kayla
(Chad) Giovannini, Dawson Creek, BC; great grandson, Boston Regan;
great-granddaughter, Logan Regan; step-great-granddaughter, Sophia
Giovannini; brother, Archie (Maureen), Frasers Mills; and Leo
(Claire), Arichat; sister, Mary K., Grand Ledge, Michigan; and
sister-in-law, Margie Boyd, Toronto.
Predeceased by sister, Isabelle; and brothers Owen (Phyllis),
Bill, and William in infancy.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday at
2:00pm with Reverend Daniel MacDonald presiding. A live
stream will be made available for viewing on the C.L. Curry Funeral
Home website. Burial in South River Cemetery, St.
Andrews.
In Memoriam, donations to St. Martha’s Regional
Hospital Foundation Time is Now! Campaign or the Canadian Association
of Psoriasis Patients are appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
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19352020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James John Jim Boyd 19352020..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia