Gertrude Doris Boyd
1933-2020
Boyd, Gertrude Doris (Gert)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom,
Grandmother and Great Grandmother Gertrude (Gert) of Cambridge Ontario
on April 22, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph
Ontario. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with staff by her
side. She was born in Stevensville Ontario May 14, 1933. Predeceased
by her husband William (Bill) Boyd and her best dog Mookie, also
predeceased by former husband Harry Riley, son John Riley, stepson
Billy Boyd Jr, Father John Lever, Mother Nina Lever, brothers Ed,
George and Earl, and sisters Dorothy (Dot) Ammer and Agnes Ammer.
Survived by sons Bob Boyd (Kim), Jim Boyd, Steve Riley (Lynn) and
daughter Paula Riley (Larry). Also survived by sister Marion Woodcock
and will be missed by her constant companion Stormie and Grand kitty
Dusty. Gert will also be missed by 7 Grandchildren and many Great
Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
Mom was an avid gardener and she loved her flowers and vegetables,
indoors and out. She loved watching tv especially the Leafs and Blue
Jays, she also loved playing cards and spending times with family.
She was a 5 pin bowler for 30 years, winning many championships and
tournaments. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 121 Ladies Auxiliary in Galt, Ontario. She retired from work
in the early 90’s from J.A.M.Taylor Tool in Hespeler.
We can see her now up in heaven planting flowers, spreading unwanted
seeds in other people’s gardens, and throwing cards across the
table in a rousing game of euchre or rumoli.
We would like to give a special thanks to the staff of St.
Joseph’s for keeping Mom comfortable. Because of the Covid19
outbreak there will be a private family viewing at Corbett’s
Funeral Home and cremation to follow. In these difficult times, at a
distance; please send a card, a simple phone call or an online
condolence on Corbett Funeral Home Website would be appreciated by the
family. There will be a celebration of life announced sometime in the
future when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers a donation to the
Cambridge Humane Society would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gertrude Doris Boyd 19332020..
Death notice for the town of: Cambridge, Province: Ontario