George Patrick Boyd, age 83 of Macomb Twp., passed away on December 4, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family.
George was born on April 13, 1938, to Marie and Walter Boyd Sr. in Detroit, Michigan. George met the love of his life, and future bride, Petrina Terranova, who lived on his childhood street. They married on November 8, 1958 and raised two beloved children: Kathleen, and Dennis. George was employed at General Motors for 34 years before retiring in 1993. George was a wonderful father and an all-around family man. He was an avid hunter, and a wonderful fisherman. He also loved his sports teams, tailgated at University of Michigan football games for 23 years with his son, brother Jim (the Fry Guy), grandson Mark, and close family and friends. George had season tickets for the Red Wings for 23 years. George was a devout Catholic, and third-degree member of St. Isidore’s Knights of Columbus Council #7200. His love of God and his faith was something important that he taught his children and family. George will be forever remembered for being a generous, loving, and kind man to all who knew him.
Beloved father of Kathleen (Donald) Kaiser, and Dennis (Mary) Boyd; proud grandfather of Mark (Jenean) Kaiser, Marlo Kaiser, and Mason Kaiser; cherished great-grandfather of Nathan Kaiser and Kennedy Kaiser; dear brother of Daniel (Carole) Boyd, and Denise Harper. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and longtime close family friends.
George joins in heaven his beloved wife of 55 years Petrina Boyd; siblings Jeanette Allison, Walter Boyd Jr., Gerald Boyd, Alice D’Angelo, Ronald Boyd and James Boyd, and granddaughter Marissa Kaiser.
Visitation to take place at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Instate at 9:30 AM, funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial to take place at Christian Memorial Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers please donate in memory of George to either the Goodfellows of Detroit or Forgotten Harvest.
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