Donald


Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Donald "Danny" MacKenzie Boyd
August 5th, 1959 - October 28th, 2021

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

It’s with great sadness that the family of Donald “Danny” Mackenzie Boyd announces his passing on October 28, 2021 at the Kincardine Hospital. Beloved husband of Mel Lomugda and daughter Fiona of Toronto. He will be greatly missed by his children Alicia (RJ Smiley), Christopher (Danielle Stephen), Natalie, and Ashley (Teil Pitblado). Survived by his parents Glenn and Anne Boyd of Kincardine. Remembered by his siblings Heather Boyd, Kathryn (Andris) Freimanis and Alec (Shannon) Boyd. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dan’s career with the Goderich Salt Mine spanned 40 years but his true calling was farming. Raising sheep for many years, and later cash cropping. He was proud to raise his kids on the farm. Dan enjoyed reading, spending time with his grandkids Klayton and Cayley and weekends in Toronto with his wife Mel.

The family would like to thank Ollie Regier and the staff at the Kincardine Hospital for their compassionate end of life care. A heartfelt thank you to family, friends and the community for the support, flowers and food deliveries.

Following Dan’s request, cremation has taken place and private family arrangements have been entrusted to the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley

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Message from Helen Howald2021-11-03 19:46:15

Sorry for you loss. Condolences to all of his family.

Message from The Pitblado Family2021-11-03 19:09:25

Our deepest condolences to the Boyd family. We are so very sorry for your loss.  Ashley, your Dad sounds like he was a wonderful person, and father.  We feel your and your family's sorrow. 

Our deepest sympathy.

Love Sue and Paul Pitblado

         Diane and Bob Pitblado

Message from Doreen and Don Steele2021-11-03 09:27:57

Our sincere heart-felt condolences to Glenn and Anne and all of the Boyd families on the passing of Danny. We are so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  

Message from Nancy Copeland2021-11-02 22:14:16

Anne, Glen and family.  Please know that I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time.  Blessings to you. Nancy

Message from John and Cathy Stuckless2021-11-02 16:26:24

Alicia and family,  so very sorry to hear of your father's passing.  Alicia, Please know that we are  here for you  if you need anything. Our deepest condolences.  John and Cathy

Message from Ron and Mary Jane Rock2021-11-02 14:36:34

Our deepest sympathy to the families

 

Message from Steve Austin2021-11-02 12:31:34

I tell people often that I was fortunate to work with and get to know a lot of good people in my years working at the mine. Dan was definitely one of those people. I remember him as a person full of compassion for others and would always take the time to acknowledge you either in passing or sometimes a short conversation. Truly a good person down to the core. So sad to have read this. My sincere condolences to Dan's family and friends.

Message from Marj and Glenn Grubb2021-11-02 11:08:20

Sincere sympathy.  We will always remember Danny as a mild mannered father who was always front and centre whenever Alicia, Chris, Natalie, or Ashley were playing soccer or hockey. Dan was an athlete hinself and always seemed to be impossible to beat in any track and field competition at school.  He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

Message from Hilary Holmes2021-11-01 21:24:37

To Alicia, Chris, Natalie, and Ashley; my deepest condolences for your loss. I have such fond memories of your dad from childhood, whether he was tying up all the skates in the dressing room or picking me up in the minivan for a play with Alicia, he was always so kind and so patient. I'm so sorry that you don't have the chance to make new memories, but hope you cherish the many happy ones you have of him. And to Mel and Fiona, although we haven't met, I extend sympathies to you too. 

Message from Bob and Shirley Harris2021-11-01 19:48:03

Our sincere sympathy to all the Boyd family .It was at family sports and events that we got to know him.

Message from Debbie and Murray Hodgins2021-11-01 18:21:11

So sad to hear the news of Danny's passing.  I got to know Danny when our girls played soccer and hockey together and he was a kind, soft spoken guy who rarely got excited over a bad call and always saw the positive in any given situation.  He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.  Rest In Peace Dan. 
With our sincere condolences to all his family.

Debbie and Murray Hodgins

Message from Kitt and Kate Elmes2021-11-01 17:23:13

Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.  Cherish your special memories and hold them close to your heart.  

Message from Marilyn Larry Jagelewski2021-11-01 14:00:55

Alec,shannon,Taylor,Zac.         Alec we were so sorry to hear about your brother Danny. You are all in our thoughts threw this difficult time.

Message from Carl Peterson2021-11-01 12:45:38

Had the pleasure of working will Dan at Salt mine for many years. My condolences to the family. He was always pleasant and cordial .

Carl Peterson

Message from Heather (Boyle) Finnie2021-11-01 11:35:55

My sincere condolences to the whole Boyd family, I have some great memories of school days when Danny & I spent lots of time in close proximity.... whenever we did things in alphabetical order, there was never anyone between Boyd and Boyle! 

Message from Christie Messenger-MacGregor 2021-10-31 21:37:16

Glen, Anne and families; Very sorry to hear of Danny's passing.  Thinking of you all.

Sincerely, Christie Messenger-MacGregor and Scott MacGregor

Message from Murray Thompson 2021-10-31 20:36:14

My sincere condolences to Glenn and Anne at this time of Danny's passing also to all the other members of the family.      Murray Thompson 

Message from Kevin Ferguson2021-10-31 14:35:56

My condolences to the Boyd families. Dan was a good friend of mine. 

Message from Bill & Marlene Pace2021-10-31 11:54:15

Bill & I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to everyone.

Message from Angela Edisbury 2021-10-30 23:27:26

Glenn,Anne,Heather,Kathryn,Alec and family 
 

Words cannot express the sorrow and sadness we feel at the loss of a loved one . 
Please accept my condolences and know Iam thinking of you all 

Message from Ron and Gail Lotton2021-10-30 20:52:45

Our condolences to Glen, Anne and all of Danny's family at this time

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2021-10-30 14:38:07

This is such sad news. We send our deepest condolences to all of Danny's family on your huge loss. May special memories bring you peace in the days ahead.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

 

Message from Bill Clubb2021-10-30 10:19:41

Our condolences to all. Bill and Diane

Message from Judy and Wayne Murray2021-10-30 10:06:50

Alicia, Chris, Natalie and Ashley, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.  Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.  Our deepest condolences to all. 

Wayne, Judy, Joe, Daniel and Melissa and family

Message from Terry and Marilyn Kummer2021-10-30 08:55:29

Our sincere condolences to the Boyd families .

Message from Joan Hartwick2021-10-29 22:33:43

Our sincere sympathy to the Boyd family on the loss of your beloved son.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.  Sincerely, Wayne and Joan

Message from Helen Orr 2021-10-29 22:30:20

My deepest sympathy to all of Danny's family. 

Message from Mike and Val (Park) Bendig2021-10-29 22:12:43

Dear Glen, Anne and family:  we were very sorry to hear of Danny's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.  Mike and Val (Park) Bendig and family

Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2021-10-29 20:18:36

Our condolences to the Boyd families.

Message from Peter & Lisa Van Dyke2021-10-29 19:55:21

Uncle Glenn,Aunt Anne,Heather,Kathryn,Alec & Families.

So very sorry for your loss. Sending love snd hugs.

Peter &Lisa

Message from Janine Eby2021-10-29 19:12:33

It is with sadness that we heard the news of Danny's passing.  Sending much love along with sincere condolences to the entire family.