BOYD – Alice “Rhodora” 97, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Surf Lodge, Lockeport on Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Leander and Maria (Conrad) Boyd.
Rhodora worked at various retail shops from age 16 until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Trinity Anglican Church, a member of the ACW and the Altar Guild. She was a life member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
She is survived by her niece Gail (Frank) Jack of Liverpool and her great niece Coralee Turner (Robbie Brown) of Milton from the immediate area as well as many nieces and nephews across the country. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by her sisters Nettie, Violet, Cecilia, Pearl, Beatrice and Dorothy and her brothers Samuel, Chester, Gordon and Charles.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Anglican Church. Reverend Judy Cross officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church or to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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jean Saulnier-Blades
Rhodora was our neighbour on Old port Mounton Rd/Payzant St. for years.. My best memories are of her and Nettie walking to midnight service on Christmas eve with us.. we were going to St. Gregory’s and they to Trinity Anglican..sincere condolences to the family.
David Whynot
To all Rhodora family I am very sorry to hear about her passing I remember she use to go to Church every Sunday and she was a lovely lady RiP Rhodora you will always be in our hearts forever
Jim Peach
Rhodora was a sweet lady. I don’t ever remember her that she was without a smile. She will be a happy lady now that she is reunited with Chester.
Tim McDonald
For years I’d see Rhodora walk by our shop, during her daily trip to and from the Post Office. Some days we’d wave, other days we’d chat but she always gave me a smile, happy that I took the time to acknowledge her. She was a well known person in town and I have missed not seeing her the last few years. My sincere condolences to her family, especially those who have lovingly cared for her during the last years when she needed you the most.
Vaughn & Eleanor West
To Rhodora’s family…. so sorry to hear of her passing. We did visit with her in the Queens General, she could not get up etc., but she was still her ‘funny’ and wonderful self. Her & Rhoda West were best of friends. She was a “fun” loving person, son loved her, she always wanted to dance. RIP Rhodora …. You were a good person who loved everyone.
Marilyn Huskins ( Dorey )
Dear Gail
I’m sorry to about the passing of your Aunt. I was wondering
why I hadn’t seen her around for a while but when I did see
her , she always said hi and that little smile on her face. Dad
knew her quite well and when I couldn’t remember her name
all I had to do was go to Dad and he knew exactly who I was
talking about. One thing for sure, she lived a long and happy
life and she will be missed greatly by her family and everyone
who knew her.
Billy and Maxine Joudrey
Sorry to hear of Rhodora’s passing. I grew up across from her on Payzant St. She was a wonderful lady with a very large heart. She was a great help to my mom (Helen) when my dad (Hector) passed away. I will always remember her smile and especially her laugh. It was a pleasure to have known her. RIP Rhodora.
Zona Hatt
To Rhodora’s family
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. She was a great friend of my mom’s and always had a smile and time for a chat when I would drop off a treat to her from mom. A very faithful and dedicated member of her church and I know she is now safely at home with the Lord.
May God be with you all.
Zona
Eddie and Evie Fisher
Sorry to hear of Rhodora,s passing , Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
RoseMary Decker
To Rhodora’s Family
MY first job was at Sapps Grocery store and I worked with her for a few years. She was always happy and fun to work with. I’m sure she will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
RoseMary Decker
Geraldine and Harry Cunningham.
Sorry to hear about Rhodora .Alway’s nice to talk to her Gave her a drive many times. She would say she liked to walk every day to keep the bone’s loose. then laugh. RIP Rhodora.
Marilyn and Gerry Leblanc[Freeman]
Gail;Coralee and Robbie—So sorry to read the obituary today.That is a lovely picture of Rhodora .I have often wondered how she was ;she was always a fixture of Liverpool walking and with the ever big smile on her face.May she rest in peace.——Gerry and Marilyn
Helen Lilly
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sally Fader
To Rhodora’s family:
So sorry to read of Rhodora’s passing. She was a fun loving person and she and Nettie were great friends of Maxine & Al Fralic of Main Street, where I would visit quite often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Clarence Colp
I am so sorry to hear of Rhodora’s passing. As a child, I lived right across the road from her and Nettie. It was right there on the corner.
I would always knock on their door and ask permission to go into their yard to get my ball that had gone there by accident. I was taught to always ask before I go on someone else’s property. They were always so gracious. I remember the white berries growing on the bushes in front of their house.
Please accept my condolences on Rhodora’s passing.
Ruth Anne Zwicker
So sorry to hear of Rhodora’s passing… I knew Rhodora from a very young age through her involvement and dedication at Trinity Anglican Church. She was such a lovely person and dedicated to her church and community. RIP Rhodora.
Anne and Darrell Conrad
We were so sorry to hear of Rhodora’s passing. Thinking of you all!!
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Rhodora Doughty (Delaney)
Sorry to hear about Aunt Rhodora.
I am happy that I was able visit her these last few years whenever I was in Liverpool.
Love to Gail. You took great care of her. Thanks.
Patsy Pyke
We grew up next to Rhodora and Mrs Boyd. From buying magazine subscriptions for school fundraisers, to sharing the gooseberries from their gooseberry bush, Rhodora was very kind and good to us as youngsters and always interested in how we were doing as we got older. She spent many hours sitting and talking with dad on the front doorstep. I will miss seeing her next door.
Rose Marie White nee Verge
I am so sorry to hear of her passing and I am so glad I spent time with her on my last visit home. I have always loved being with Rhodora As a child in Liverpool my best memories were spent with her.. She will be greatly missed by me, I know that she is now at peace and the people that have gone on before will be waiting with open arms, Chester being at the front of the line. Daughter of the late Catherine Verge of Liverpool.