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January 1, 1970 - November 26, 2007 *** Original Notice Below *** Dr. James G. BOYD Jr., 65, of Ashland, formerly a longtime resident of Sherborn, passed away November 26, 2007. Jim was surrounded by his family throughout a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James G. and Mary (Pfeifer) Boyd and beloved husband of Patricia L. Boyd. Cherished father of James and his wife Jennifer of Newton, MA, Patricia and her husband Mark of Encinitas, CA, Kirsten of West Roxbury, MA, and Eric and his wife Natalie of Newton, MA. Brother of Dr. Jeanne Boyd, Dr. Robert Boyd, Dr. Richard Boyd, Mr. John Boyd and Dr. Kenneth Boyd. Jim is also survived by many dear friends, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Jim was a graduate of Boston University and The George Washington University School of Medicine, and was an orthopedic surgeon for 31 years. As an active member of the Milford Medical Center, Jim was the former Chief of Surgery, President of the Medical Staff and one of the founding members of GMHA. Jim was also a member of the AMA, Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Orthopedic Association and the New England Orthopedic Society. Family and friends will gather at Chesmore Funeral Home, 854 Washington Street (Rte. 16), Holliston, MA, on Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:00PM. Funeral services will begin at 10:00AM on Friday at St. Mary’s Church, Holliston, MA. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Sherborn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory will be graciously accepted by The Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 3H, Watertown, MA, 02472 or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to benefit Neuro-Oncology research, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA, 02445 |
On November 26, 2007, Dr. James G. Boyd, Jr., formerly of Sherborn passed Jim was born in Newton, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Dr. Jim was a graduate of Worcester Academy, Boston University and The George Upon relocating back to Massachusetts, Jim completed his surgical and As an active member of the Milford Medical Center, Jim was the former As a devoted resident in the Town of Sherborn, Jim was a Cub Master for Jim leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Patricia L. Boyd and his four Jim is also survived by his four brothers and one sister, Dr. Jean Boyd of Family and friends gathered on November 30, 2007 for funeral services in The Boyd Family would like to thank the residents in the Town’s of Dover Donations in Jim’s memory will be graciously accepted by The Brain Tumor |