Obituary of Ralph Otho Boyd

It is with great sadness that the family of Ralph Otho Boyd announce his passing which occurred peacefully with his family by his side on July 25, 2026, at the Kiwanis Nursing Home, Sussex, NB. Born in Norton, NB on December 26, 1941, he was a son of the late Otho and Frances (Morrell) Boyd.

Ralph is survived by his children: Darrell Boyd (Denise) of Norton, NB, Roxie MacLean (Junior) of Norton, NB, Beth Brewer (Rev. Terry) of St. Stephen, NB, Janice Dudley (Darcy) of Fredericton, NB and Jim Boyd (Jennifer) of Norton, NB; grandchildren: Jason Boyd (Duska) of Alberton, PEI, Jeff Boyd (Brandy) of Midland, NB, Justin Boyd (Brittany) of Norton, NB, Jeremy MacLean of Riverbank, NB, Karla Farrell of Norton, NB, Anson Brewer (Lisa) of Perth Andover, NB, Adena Pike (Brandon) of Fredericton, NB, Braden Brewer (Janelle) of St. Stephen, NB, Brienna Brewer of St. Stephen, NB, Marissa Beaman (Ezekiel) of Fredericton, NB, Marcus Dudley (Carissa) of Fredericton, NB, Lana Boyd of Norton, NB and Anthony Boyd of Norton, NB; great-grandchildren: Chloe, Brooklyn, Jackson, Maggie, Hudson, Asher, Navie, Chantry, Cortland, Charlotte and Harriett; sisters: Evelyn Urquhart and Carolyn Newell (Terry); brothers: Bruce Boyd (Jean) and Larry Boyd (Sharon); as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Marlene Boyd (Branscombe); and brother-in-law Murray Urquhart. Ralph will be remembered for his quiet strength and unwavering love for his family.

A sincere thank you to all the staff at Kiwanis Nursing Home for their wonderful care shown towards Ralph and his family, your kindness and compassion will not be forgotten. Also, a special thank you to Lynne Roy for all her love and care over the years.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 4 to 8pm from Outreach Pentecostal Church, 2129 Route 124, Hatfield Point, NB. The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from Outreach Pentecostal Church. A private family interment will take place in Bayview Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the UPCI Foreign Missions or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and charitable donations may be made through: SherwoodsFuneralHome.com