Robert L. Boyd

Date of Passing:

October 14, 2020

Boyd, Robert L., “Bob,” 91, of Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside Terrace, Riverside, died peacefully on October 14, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Constance (Carey) Boyd.

Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Florence (Steere) Boyd, he lived in Riverside since 1956.

Mr. Boyd was a baker for the Ward Baking Co. for 34 years before retiring in 1983. He was a past President of the Bakery Workers Union Local # 184 for 27 years. He also worked at the Riverside Self-Help Center for 11 years.

Robert was a communicant of St. Brendan’s Church. A sports enthusiast, he played semi-pro football, was a NASCAR fan and was a devoted fan of the New York Giants football team. He was a former coach of the Rhode Island Hockey Boys & Girls Association.

Mr. Boyd was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

Besides his wife of 70 years, he is survived by seven children, Kenneth R. Boyd and his wife Lois of Riverside, Maureen P. Boyd of Riverside, Victoria A. Boyd of Riverside, Timothy R. Boyd of Riverside, Terrance X. Boyd of Riverside, Roseanne Cazeault and her husband Joseph of Nashville, TN and Stephen M. Boyd and his wife Helen of Bristol; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Thomas J. Boyd and brother of the late George E. Boyd III and Glenda Boyd.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday October 20, 2020 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Robert’s memory to St. Brendan Church, 60 Turner Avenue, Riverside, RI, 02915 would be deeply appreciated.

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13 Comments

  1. So sorry to hear of Mr. Boyd’s passing. I enjoyed talking with over the years. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers❤️??

  2. Kenny, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Can always remember him as being our number one fan (we didn’t have many). He was truly one of the cool Dads. Please offer my condolences to the rest of the family.

  3. Connie & Roseanne our deepest condolences on the loss of Bob/Dad
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family’s. What memories we have, the Christmas tree going up an down the elevator. I can hear your Dad saying come do pressure is bullshit

    Jack,Patti Hunt Susan Sahagian ??

  4. Maureen and family,
    Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your father.

  5. So sorry to hear of Mr. Boyd’s passing. Our condolences to the entire Boyd family.

  6. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Roseanne Connie our prayers are with you and your family

    Paula David and Lisa Sylvia

  7. My deepest condolences to the entire Boyd family.

  8. Kenny,
    I am so sorry for your loss…
    It’s hard to hear talk about peace and angels and Heaven when you’ve got a big hole where your heart used to be.
    So I won’t do happy talk. I’ll only say I’m praying for you, and wish you didn’t have to say goodbye….
    Love Chris (Enos) Farrands

  9. To the entire Boyd family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of growing up, spending many happy days in the Boyd household. Mr. Boyd was a wonderful part of those memories, and I will always remember him with love. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God’s Peace from all the Hurds.
    With Love,
    Di

  10. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  11. Dear Maureen, Rob and Raeanne-So sorry to hear of Mr Boyd’s passing. He was a warm and loving man you were lucky to have him. May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathies-
    Anne and Scott Nallen

  12. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Rest in Peace Mr. Boyd.

    Dave and Gene Clauss

  13. Terry

    We are so sorry for you loss of your Dad.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Sincerely from Ron and Pete, along with Ed , Craig and all

    at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses .

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