Mrs. Claire Anne Boyd Obituary (1941

BOYD - Claire Anne (Kelley), 77 of Dorchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on August 12, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Claire was born June 3, 1941 to Helena and Benedict (Joe) Kelley, she was a life-long resident of Dorchester. Claire is survived by her husband Earl Boyd and seven children, Kathleen, Earl Jr., Kelly, Patricia, Timothy, Sean and Amy Boyd, along with many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Bostonian Nursing Home was special to Claire, she retired from there after working for them for over 30 years. She was known as the woman who would “sing to her patients”. Claire loved to cook, dance and sing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and watching her beloved Red Sox. A celebration of Claire’s life will be held on Thursday, August 16, at the McHoul Funeral Home, 354 Adams St. Dorchester MA. Viewing from 4-7:30 pm with a service to follow at 7:30 pm. A graveside service will take place at 11 am Friday, August 17, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.