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Boyd A. Christie, age 87 of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, passed peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2015.
He was born in Passaic and raised in Paterson having attended grammar and high schools in Paterson. He continued his education at Montclair State College earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies. He went on to receive his Master of Arts Degree in 1963 in Elementary School Administration and Supervision from William Paterson College in Wayne.
Boyd had a forty-one year teaching career beginning with the Oradell Board of Education and finishing his career as a sixth grade Social Studies teacher for the Wayne Board of Education at the George Washington Middle School before retiring in 1991.
He was a true world traveler and enjoyed seeing the world by freighters, luxury cruise ships and friends’ sailboats. Most often these trips were shared with his late twin brother Eber. No matter what vessel, Boyd’s true pleasure was simply being at sea and watching the waves. Boyd made many lifelong friends on his journeys. Boyd’s heart was attached to two special places -- Bermuda and Cape Cod.
Boyd will be remembered as eccentric and lovable with a hairstyle only Albert Einstein could identify with. His unique personality made him a beloved family member to many. He was overwhelmed with invitations for every holiday and shared many yearly traditions with those families.
Boyd was an active member of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in Paterson, the Bergen County Retired Educators Association, Passaic County Retired Educators Association, the NJREA and a counselor at the Aheka Boy Scout Camp.
Boyd was a very philanthropic and selfless person. He sponsored several children in India through the ChildFund International, donated to the Christian Blind Mission, historical preservation societies, conservation groups, and Alice Lloyd College in Kentucky.
Boyd will be missed by his godson Crowell, his many cousins and his multitude of friends.
Those inclined to make a donation in Boyd’s memory are asked to consider ChildFund International (ChildFund.org).
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At Boyd’s request all services will be private.
Services
At Boyd’s request all services will be private.
Boyd A. Christie, age 87 of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, passed peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2015.
He was born in Passaic and raised in Paterson having attended grammar and high schools in Paterson. He continued his education at Montclair State College earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies. He went on to receive his Master of Arts Degree in 1963 in Elementary School Administration and Supervision from William Paterson College in Wayne.
Boyd had a forty-one year teaching career beginning with the Oradell Board of Education and finishing his career as a sixth grade Social Studies teacher for the Wayne Board of Education at the George Washington Middle School before retiring in 1991.
He was a true world traveler and enjoyed seeing the world by freighters, luxury cruise ships and friends’ sailboats. Most often these trips were shared with his late twin brother Eber. No matter what vessel, Boyd’s true pleasure was simply being at sea and watching the waves. Boyd made many lifelong friends on his journeys. Boyd’s heart was attached to two special places -- Bermuda and Cape Cod.
Boyd will be remembered as eccentric and lovable with a hairstyle only Albert Einstein could identify with. His unique personality made him a beloved family member to many. He was overwhelmed with invitations for every holiday and shared many yearly traditions with those families.
Boyd was an active member of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in Paterson, the Bergen County Retired Educators Association, Passaic County Retired Educators Association, the NJREA and a counselor at the Aheka Boy Scout Camp.
Boyd was a very philanthropic and selfless person. He sponsored several children in India through the ChildFund International, donated to the Christian Blind Mission, historical preservation societies, conservation groups, and Alice Lloyd College in Kentucky.
Boyd will be missed by his godson Crowell, his many cousins and his multitude of friends.
Those inclined to make a donation in Boyd’s memory are asked to consider ChildFund International (ChildFund.org).
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