Richard James Boyd

July 11, 1954 - January 18, 2024

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Obituary for Richard James Boyd

Richard James Boyd, 69, of Milton, passed away January 18, 2024.

Raised in Milton by the late Richard F. and Sarah (Atwood) Boyd. Richard was a graduate of Milton High School and attended UMass Boston. Growing up he spent summers with his family at the Wollaston Yacht Club and if not there, they could be found swimming at the Quincy YMCA. He spent several years working in the hospitality industry in Boston, MA, Miami FL, and Washington D.C. Richard also had a long career as a real estate agent in the District of Virginia and Boston. He was an avid Red Sox fan!

Survived by his loving sister Mary Boyd Hayes and her husband Wayne and his niece Jamie Boyd Moss and her husband Scott all of Columbus, GA.

Inurnment services will be held at Milton Cemetery, 211 Centre Street, Milton, Friday January 26, 2024, at 12:30 PM. Family and friends invited. Please meet at the cemetery’s main gate.

Services

26 Jan

Burial Service

12:30 PM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • February 03, 2024

    Wilfredo Colón

    Rick and I met in Washington DC. We were housemates at one time and shared some wonderful times. He was a generous and caring friend. Fly high dear friend! Be joyous at the end of the rainbow. Ricky, Milton, John and Richard... shine bright ❤️

  • January 27, 2024

    Bob McAuliffe

    Rick was a good long distance runner at Milton High. He was one of the stars when we won the 1972 State Championship team. The team was later inducted into the Milton High Athletic Hall of Fame. Rest in peace Rick, Your teammate Bob McAuliffe

  • January 26, 2024

    Deborah (Lawton) Feldman

    Fond memories of Ricky as young children while living on Milton St. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family at this sad time. The Lawton Family

  • January 26, 2024

    Jo Anne Rosa

    Not Only My Cousin "But" A good "Friend" I will miss You xoxo Jo Anne Rosa

  • January 25, 2024

    Stephen Hamilton

    So very sorry to hear about Rick's passing. A classmate (Milton High Class of 1972), Rick was an enthusiastic member of the band and loved all kinds of music! A kind person, love and prayers go out to Rick's family and friends. Rest easy my friend.

  • January 25, 2024

    Jean O’Meara

    We were in school together and I remember he was always very nice. I hope Rick is at peace. Condolences to his family.

  • January 25, 2024

    M. Lorraine McDermott

    You were always warm and welcoming to Muiris and me, Cousin Rick.

  • January 25, 2024

    Joseph langille

    Ricky and I met in 1967 at the Hyde Park youth center. He would join me through the years at rotary club meetings throughout the world and at local board of trade meetings. Rick and Terry Lasiter had a morning business in coconut grove. I would leave my convertable at his home in the grove and fly back twice a month. He worked Henry varas entertainment clubs in fort Lauderdale and Boston. Friday's restaurants and United airlines employment gave him freedom to travel. Northwest airlines to tier frequent flyer miles gave travel to Germany, Amsterdam and aAustralia. He left Washington DC to care for his mother. He enjoined real estate sales. He had heart problems . It could only be resolved with a heart transplant. The past four weeks were at the Brigham. Ricky died after two days at Marion Manor, South Boston. He was a Catholic and liked the nuns. Thank you for attending all the ceremonies with me. Joe Langille Hyde park