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Dorothy Boyd Obituary

Boyd, Dorothy C. (Cook) 69 years, beloved wife of Robert, loving mother of Danny (Barb) Cook, Ronald (Paula) Cook of Atlanta, Texas, and the late Robert Cook, dearest sister of Alice (Billie) Burns of Masalin, Ohio, Betty Thompson of Morgan Town, West Virginia and Elsie Boyd of Morgan Town, West Virginia, proud and loving grandmother of seven and great grandmother of five. Mrs. Boyd enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, gardening and bowling. She worked at Jewel's Grocery for 25 years. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapel (John Rago Sons F.D.), 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Chapel service Tuesday, 8 p.m. Inurnment private. For info., 773-889-8224.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2006.

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