SARATOGA SPRINGS – Arthur “Art” Boyd, 96, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 31, 2015, after a short stay at Saratoga Hospital. Arthur and his beloved wife of 72 years, Doris (Bradeen) Boyd, resided at the Home of the Good Shepard for the past year.
Arthur was born on September 22, 1919 in Frankfurt, Maine, to the late John and Sarah (Killman) Boyd. Arthur is predeceased by his cherished sister, Ada (Boyd) MacDonald and niece Elsie (MacDonald) Morency.
Arthur was raised in the Milford/Old Town area of Maine. During his youth, he enjoyed delivering newspapers, working at Comstock’s Garage and the Milford Bottling Plant, and swimming in the Cold Springs Pond. Arthur also earned the highest rank in Scouting, the Eagle Scout Badge. In 1938, Arthur graduated from Old Town High School. Following his graduation, Arthur went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine in 1942, where he met his precious wife, Doris. Following his graduation from the University, Arthur served in the Army Air Corp from 1942 through 1946. During his time in the service, Arthur married Doris (Bradeen) on July 14, 1943. Arthur exited the Army Air Corp as a Major, and went on to work as an Executive with the WT Grant Company for 30 years while residing on Long Island. Not being the type to officially “retire,” following his retirement from the WT Grant Company, Arthur and Doris moved to Woodbury, CT where Arthur worked for a local newspaper, The Voices. After several years living in CT, Arthur and Doris relocated to Pawleys Island, SC. They enjoyed the warmth and sunshine of the south for about ten years, before moving to Saratoga Springs to be closer to family. They spent 15 years living at Prestwick Chase in Saratoga Springs prior to their move to The Home of the Good Shepard.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Doris (Bradeen) Boyd, his daughter Nancy Boyd Trimbur of Saratoga Springs, son John (Diane) Boyd of LaGrangeville, NY; his cherished grandchildren David Trimbur of West Berlin, NJ, Sara (Steven) Baldes of Corinth, NY, Jason Boyd of Sarasota, FL and Laura Lee Boyd of LaGrangeville, NY; treasured great-grandchildren Reese Trimbur of West Berlin, NJ, and Madeline and Priscilla Baldes of Corinth, NY; and a great-grandniece, Anna (Morency) Rudolph of Gorham, ME.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or http://srymca.org/.
Arthur Boyd touched the lives of all who knew him – in addition to sharing his witty humor, he provided his wisdom, support, guidance and help to anyone in need. He will be tremendously missed by his beloved family and friends.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
