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Lester David Boyden of Walpole died on April 9 at the age of 87. He was the son of the late Harry Howard and Margaret (Delahanty) Boyden, born in Boston and raised in Milton. He graduated from Milton High School and attended Northeastern University and Bentley College after returning from the service in 1946. Mr. Boyden served in the US Army as a Corporal in WWII. He was assigned to the 8th Army 655th Field Artillery as a radioman and forward observer and was attached to the 31th Infrantry Division at Leyte and Mindanao in the Philippines from 1944 to 1946. In his youth he was active in hockey and baseball. He was an automotive accountant and controller. He was a member of the Islington bowling league for many years and enjoyed golf, traveling, gardening and especially his four (4) grandchildren. He was a member of the DAV Chapter 90 in Norwood and the VFW Post 5188 in Walpole.
Mr. Boyde is survived by his wife Marilyn (Daley), daughters Pamela Malley of Halifax, Linda Derba and her husband Joseph of Foxboro and Kathleen Boyden of Colorado; grandchildren Sarah and Laura Malley and Joseph and Brian Derba and many nieces and nephews. He was prececeased by his sister Edith Connor. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Caritas Foxboro Chemotherapy Clinic, 70 Walnut Street, Foxboro, MA 02035
Funeral from the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common Street, Walpole, MA Saturday morning at 10 followed by a Funeral Service in United Church in Walpole at 11. Rev. Ray Kastulias officiating.
Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday evening 4-8. Interment in Terrace Hill Cemetery, Walpole.
For directions and guestbook, please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com
Alexander F. Thomas & Sons F.H.
Walpole 508-668-0154
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The Hurleys
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Posted Wed April 10, 2013
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Just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss and we are thinking of you at this difficult time - Mark, Molly and Catherine
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Meg Connor
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Posted Wed April 10, 2013
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Uncle Dave always had a warm smile and a gentle laugh when we saw him at family gatherings. He will be missed.
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Bob Grazado
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Posted Fri April 12, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to your family. 'Dave' as we knew him had many good memories bowling on Thursdays and once he physically couldn't continue I know it became a missing enjoyment in his life. He was a great competitor and a fine person. I intend to name one of our 2 bowling divisions in his honor the next bowling season (the Dave Boyden Division).
Bowling League Secretary - Bob Grazado
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Shellye Andrus
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Posted Fri May 31, 2013
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To the family and friends, We would like to send our sincere condolences. It is so sad to lose a loved one in death. Soon God's perfect government will rule over mankind, (Matthew 6:10) Under that kingdom rule that we all pray for, God promises that "no resident will say i am sick",( Isaiah 33:24) no death, no suffering, nor tears.(Revelation 21: 3,4) We will be able to live forever here on earth" in the abundance of peace."(Psalms 37:11, 29) To learn more, visit www.jw.org, click on publication, then books and brochures, and search for the brochure When Someone You Love Dies. We send you our Christian love. Darren and Shellye Andrus
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