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Robert "Fuzzy" Boyd

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Robert Boyd Obituary

Boyd, Robert "Fuzzy" U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Gladys (nee Differding), loving father of Kathy (Tony) Janik, Karen (Jim) Ritchie, Donna (Scott) Grandchamp and Bill (Meriellen "Meg") Boyd, cherished grandfather of David, Kevin and Amy Janik, Kelly, Lynn and Ryan Ritchie, Lee Ann and Bobby Grandchamp, Ali, Jack, Matthew and Connor Boyd, dearest brother of Mary Lou (Jim) Barnicle, Tom (Marie) Boyd and the late William "Buster" Boyd, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, (Heinen & Loschetter Directors), 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Stephen Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Employee of Illinois Bell and retired from AT&T, graduate of St. Sabina Grammar School and St. Rita High School, former parishioner of St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477 or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, 6350 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708--425-4050, 773-582-4400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 14, 2007.

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Boline Family

May 17, 2007

Karen & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Your family is in our prayers.

Bob Cleary

May 14, 2007

I'll always remember Bob Boyd as a very kind, friendly, and hard working man. He had a great sense of loyalty and dedication to his family-especially Gladys.

Kathy Smutnak

May 14, 2007

Donna and Scott,
My heart goes out to you and your families.
I will keep all of you in my prayers.
God bless,
Kathy Smutnak

Janet Lederhaus

May 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Mr. Boyd (aka Fuzzy) was beloved not only by my dad (aka Noon) but by our entire family as well. They are having a ball in Heaven, I'm certain.
Much love,
Janet (Lyons) Lederhaus

James Ritchie

May 13, 2007

Husband - Dad - Grandpa - Father in law or Friend we all love you and will miss you dearly R.I.P

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