In Celebration of

James (Jim) McAllister Boyd

May 9, 1933 - August 13, 2025

Peacefully, with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Credit Valley Hospital at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of the late Joan and the late Marilyn. Devoted father to Janet Fraser (David), Stephen (Ala), and Alex (Liz). Grandfather to Eliot, Nathaniel, Eric, Henry, and Charlotte (Charlie). Over 35 years of employment with Oshawa Group. A member of s.p.e.b.s.q.s.a Barbershop Singers for over 50 years. Founding member of Harmony Ranch.

A private family service will be held. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Guestbook

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Ken Johnston (Worked for JIm at Oshawa Foods)

Entered August 17, 2025 from OWEN SOUND

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Jim Boyd was a mentor and dear friend to me when I was under his leadership at Oshawa Foods.
I always thought of Jim as a wonderful father figure to me. He taught me patience, humility and most of all how to try to work with other people.
I remember when I had my first job interview with Jim, he didn't ask me a single thing about the work I was hired do and that confused me. When I questioned it after-words I was told that Jim already knew I could do the work, what he wanted to make sure of was that I would fit into his department.
I'll miss his wisdom, guidance and wonderful sense of humour.

John Tevelthuis (Former employee)

Entered August 17, 2025 from Lincoln Ontario

Jim was a great man to work for at Oshawa Group he will be missed by all that new him.

Michael Feld (Co-workers Oshawa Foods Engineering Department)

Entered August 18, 2025 from Barrie On

Jim was the first Boss I had the privilege of working for. He was the epitome of a true gentle and wonderful family man. I will be forever greatful to have known Jim and everything that he taught me regarding work and life.

Steve Jacobson (Worked with Jim at Oshawa Foods)

Entered August 19, 2025 from 1 Pinery lane, Jackson’s point

My condolences to the Boyd family. I worked with Jim at Oshawa Foods. He was a real gentleman and stand up guy. So sorry for your loss.

Brian and Faye Clark (Friend/Mentor)

Entered August 19, 2025 from Keswick, Ontario

I will indeed miss Jim He was my mentor and guidence for some 27years I did enjoy working with him. We got a lot of work done and he made the job fulfilling and fun. In later years, after Oshawa, he took a genuine interest in how I was doing. A touch base phone call could last hours. That Engieering Dept was major in his life. He enjoyed the people and we all enjoyed working with him. That Boyd sense of humour was fantastic. Jan, Alex, Stephen and families our thoughts are with you. He was so special.