Obituary of Constance L. Boyden

Constance L. Boyden, 99, of Pembroke formerly of South Yarmouth and Hanover, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Colonial Rehab and Nursing Home in Weymouth. She was the beloved wife of Curtis Boyden for 60 years. 

Connie was born in Bangor, ME. She worked for the Foxborough Co. in the 1940’s assembling torpedoes. She loved being a mother and grandmother, and in the 1970’s became a cook at the Hanover Jr. High. They retired in 1982 and moved down to their dream home in So. Yarmouth and enjoyed many parties with the Parker River Yacht Club. She worked at the Blue Water and Red Jacket Hotel on the water. She was a big fan of both the Red Sox and Pats. Once Connie moved to Pembroke on 2011, she was well known for her baking abilities and many people benefited for many years for both her cookies and brownies.

Connie is survived by her daughter Gail Bilowz and her husband Craig, a son Richard and his wife Mary, and her cherished grandson Samuel Boyden, all of Pembroke.

Connie is predeceased by her husband Curtis, and son Guy Boyden.

Visiting hours will be held from 4-7:00 PM on Saturday, August 17th at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett St (Rt. 14) Pembroke. Family and friends are encouraged to bring a favorite story to share.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Council on Aging (as they were very helpful to the family), at 144 Center St, Pembroke MA 02359, Alzheimers Assoc. at www.alz.org, or to a charity of one’s choice.