In Memory of Freda Boyd

Freda L. Boyd, 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at a Bangor hospital, with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Little Ridge, New Brunswick, the daughter of Harold and Louise (Scullin) Madsen. Freda grew up in Little Ridge and attended schools in St. Stephen, N.B. She was married to Earl W. Boyd in St. Stephen in August of 1948. Freda was a quiet, graceful woman who dedicated her life to her family.  Freda was also an acitve member of the Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile Club. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Earl W. Boyd of Millinocket; five children, Linda and husband, Bruce MacDonald, of Millinocket, Sandra Kelley of North Berwick, Nancy and husband, Bill Bears, of Millinocket, Jeff and wife, Elaine Boyd, of Rochester, N.H., and Karen and husband, Leo Perreault, of Epping, N.H.; nine grandchildren, Skye and Scott MacDonald, Andrea and Aaron Kelley, Joshua, Jared and Nathan Bears, and Michael and William Boyd; two brothers, Murray and wife, Betty Madsen, Harold and Anne Madsen; two sisters, Bea Rockburn and Eleanor Blair. She also leaves many special nieces and nephews, and a very special pet, Pebbles.