BOYD, Robert William – 50, of Dartmouth , died peacefully in the presence of loved ones at the Victoria General Hospital on March 26, 2019 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Robert was born in North Sydney, attending high school in Kentville NS, and University at both Western and Acadia. He is survived by his wife, Paula (Deelstra), his daughters, Maya and Riley, his mother, Esther Boyd, sister, Tina (Jay), niece and nephew (Hannah and Parker), brother-in-law Peter Deelstra (Laura), niece and nephew (Kira and Ryan). Beloved son-in-law to Kais and Bev Deelstra. Rob is predeceased by his father, Robert Boyd. He had love of teaching, money management, football, golf and above all else his family. Robert was a long-time, active, member of Bedford United Church and spent many a summer golfing at Ken Wo and Oakfield golf courses. He was an avid volunteer in children’s programs, spending countless hours on class fieldtrips, fundraising for school projects, teaching Sunday School and providing hot lunches. During his struggles with cancer, Rob focused significant energy in anonymously supporting as many people as he could who needed financial assistance in times of crisis. In lieu of flowers, Robert would love to be remembered by having people do acts of kindness in has memory, such as buying a coffee for a stranger, providing an ear to someone in need, or knitting a prayer shawl. If desired, a financial donation can be made to Bedford United Church or donations in the form of gas or coffee certificates to be provided to cancer patients in need can be dropped off at Bedford United Church. A celebration of life for Rob will be held at Bedford United Church on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 2 pm. A reception will follow. Interment will follow at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com
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