BOYD, WILFRED CHARLES

With great sadness, the family of Wilfred Boyd announces his peaceful passing with his loving wife Elizabeth by side and surrounded by his family on March 14th, 2025 at the age of 93.

Wilfred was born on May 23, 1931 to Joseph Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd in St. Anthony. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Kean) Boyd on September 22nd,1954.

Together they raised three children, Kenneth, Larry and Lisa. Wilfred is predeceased by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Boyd, his sons Kenneth Boyd, Larry Boyd (Karen), and daughter Lisa Boyd (Al). Seven grandchildren Tanya (Jason), Terry (Candace), Ryan (Natasha), Tara, Krista (Dan), Daniel (Gaby) and Hilary (Tanner). Wilfred was also a proud great grand father of seven grandchildren Brandon (Jillian), Brittany (Luke), Sophia, Hannah (Konnor), Noah, Gabriel, and Leon. Wilfred also leaves to mourn his big sister Flo Dean. As well a large circle of extended family and friends.

Wilfred was a loving, kind and giving person. He was a friend to anyone he met. He would do anything for absolutely anyone. Wilfred and Elizabeth shared a wonderful life together full of love and happiness. Even after 70 years of marriage, Wilfred couldn't have been more in love with Elizabeth even if he tried. He was a very proud husband and father, and its greatest accomplishment was his family.

Wilfred was a proud and devoted member of Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #17, St. Anthony) where he spent countless hours volunteering. He took great pride in the Legion as his father was a WWI veteran. Wilfred also was a committed Canadian Ranger, he was very proud of his roots. He was a hard working man who worked the entirety of his career for FPI until his retirement. Wilfred was a very well-known and respected member of his community. He was a very easy-going man, who after retirement enjoyed spending time at his Cabin with his wife Lizzie in North West Arm. Wilfred was also very proud to own the second vehicle ever brought to St. Anthony.

Wilfred’s legacy will continue to live on within his family and community. He will never be forgotten.

There will be viewing at the Fillatres Funeral home in St. Anthony 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on March 17th and March 18th, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at the church beginning at 2pm on Wednesday March 19th at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in St. Anthony.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Shirley’s Haven for their wonderful care of Wilfred over the last several years. The family would also like to thank the staff at CCMH in St. Anthony for the care and support of Wilfred and his family during his final days.

You can view the funeral Livestream here.

At Wilfred’s request in lieu of flowers, donations can made to the Royal Legion (Branch #17, St. Anthony) in his memory.

Funeral services are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon Funeral Director.

BOYD, DONALD GLENN

August 3, 1950 - March 3, 2020
Passed March 3, 2020 at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 69 years. Donald was born on August 3, 1950 as a twin to Dale Boyd, he grew up in St. Anthony. At the age of 12 he started in the band “Snowflakes” for 10 years. He went on to trade school to follow in his Father’s footsteps and became a journeyman in refrigeration. In 1981 he moved to Calgary and worked for the City of Calgary until he retired in 2005. He returned to St. Anthony with his wife, Gloria after retirement. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, His Sons, Joe Boyd (Shannon), Shawn Patey (Corrine), Ed Patey (Beverly); Daughter, Mel Christen (Dan); Grandchildren, Keavey, Avery, Hayley, Max; Great-grandchild, Harley; Siblings, Rosalind, Eric, Dale, and Roger as well as a circle of extended family and friends. Don was predeceased by his wife, Gloria and Parents, Eric Joseph Harvey Boyd and Cecelia Boyd. No public visitation. The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Deacon Arthur Kinsella officiating. Inurnment to take place at a later date. Donations of flowers are not accepted at this time.

BOYD, GLORIA LORETTA MAE

January 24, 1947 – January 19, 2019

Gloria Loretta Mae Boyd (nee Bussey) passed peacefully away on January 19, 2019, at the age of 71 years. She leaves to mourn husband Don; sons Shawn Patey (Corinne), Ed Patey (Bev) and Joe Boyd (Shannon McGowan); granddaughters Hayley, Keavey and Avery; Great- grandson Harley; Step-daughter Melissa Christian (Daniel) and step-grandson Max; Brothers Anthony (Wanda), Garry (Gayle), George (Terry) and Junior; Sisters Edna Hillier, Sharon Roberts (Nelson), Pam Gray (Raymond). Step-sisters Jean Ollerhead (Herb Stone) and Karen Patey (Terry); Uncle Winston Burden (Vida); Aunts Madge Pynn (Joe), Minnie Rohan, Annie Hillier, Sylvia Pilgrim (Ronald) and Flossie Curlew (Freeman); Special niece and caregiver Pam Bussey and family; Special cousin Floyd Pilgrim (Wanda); Brother-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Rosalind Boyd, Eric Boyd (Jean), Dale Boyd (Shirley) and Roger Boyd (Lois) as well as a large circle of nephews and nieces. Gloria was predeceased by father Ralph Bussey, mother Florence (Burden) Patey, step-father Sidney Patey, step brother Ron Patey, aunt and uncle Edna and Wilbur Burt, aunts Cassie and Lottie, brother-in-law Bruce Hillier ,niece Peggy Hillier, nephew Greg Boyd; Father- in-law and mother-in-law Joe and Cecelia Boyd.

Visitation is to take place from Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony from Monday, January 21st, 2019 to Thursday, January 24th, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm daily. The funeral will be held from the United Church in St. Anthony on Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with interment to follow in the St. Lunaire-Griquet United Cemetery.

PILGRIM, BOYD RONALD

Passed peacefully away at the John M. Gray Center on the 19th day of August 2015, Mr. Boyd Ronald Pilgrim of St. Anthony was in his 60th year. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his Mother Ethel, Brothers Gary, Roy (Loretta), Derrick (Virginia), Bernard (Karen), Glen (Leona), and Lorne (Sandra), a very special Uncle Ronald (Harriet) Pilgrim and a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his Father Garfield and Nephew Marshall. Visitation was held at the funeral home in St. Anthony, after which the funeral service took place at the Salvation Army Citadel at 2:00pm on Saturday the 22nd day of August 2015 with Major Dinzel Baggs officiating. Burial follow at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger Funeral Director.