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Robert H.W. Boyd

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, RCN / C.A.F.

 

Died: 27 Jan 2020, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

BOYD, Robert H.W. - Age 76 of Lower Sackville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 in the VG Site, QEII. Born in Scotland, he was a son of the late Hamilton and Catherine Boyd. Robert served with the Royal Canadian Navy as Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, retiring after 35 years. He will lovingly be remembered by his beloved wife of 55 years, Pearl; son, James; daughter, Leslie (Troy); grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Megan and Matthew; brothers, Stephen (Jane), Gibson (Carol) and Kenneth (Mooneye), and sister, Barbara (Peter), all of Ontario. Special thanks to Dr. French, the nurses and staff of the VG Site, for their compassionate care and support. In keeping with Robert's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

 

Ships served in:

HMCS ATHABASKAN

 


 

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