Mary C. Boyd, 89, Tiverton

Posted 11/3/20

Mary C. Boyd, 89, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Newport Hospital.

Mary was born, January 5, 1931, in Newport to Edward Sherbush and Florence (Westley) Sherbush.

She …

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Mary C. Boyd, 89, Tiverton

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Mary C. Boyd, 89, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Newport Hospital.

Mary was born, January 5, 1931, in Newport to Edward Sherbush and Florence (Westley) Sherbush.

She was married to George Boyd for 66 years, and together they raised their children.

Mary loved knitting, sewing, and quilting, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her two daughters, Christina Wordell of Little Compton, and Patricia Gerdin of Portsmouth. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kathleen and Jonathan Emerson, David Wordell, Kelly and Ian Gerdin; and her great granddaughter, Elliana Morris.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Emerson, her brother Edward Sherbush Jr., and her grandson, George Wordell.

Because of  the restrictions in place due to COVID19, a memorial services will be held at a later date.

Additional information at www.memorialfuneralhome.com.

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