The family of the late Andrew Thomas Boyd, MBE wish to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all the kind relatives, friends, and neighbours who sympathised with them during their recent sad bereavement.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to Rev’d Canon Mark McConnell and Rev’d Dr. Jim Francis MBE for their pastoral care and for conducting the funeral service. Thanks also to the organist and caretaker at St. Patrick’s Parish Church Ballymena, and to the Ballymena Services Club and Delightful Bites for providing the funeral tea.
Special thanks to the Support Care team, the Ballymena District Nursing team, and the NI Hospice Nursing Specialist team for the exceptional care and support given to Andrew and his family. Grateful thanks also to the team at Braid View Medical Practice and to Ballee Pharmacy.
Sincere appreciation is extended to James Henry Funeral Services for the caring and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out.
Finally, thank you to all who sent cards, telephoned, brought gifts, attended the funeral, or made donations to the NI Hospice via James Henry Funeral Services.
We trust this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
Boyd Andrew Thomas M.B.E., 5th June 2025, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Dearly beloved husband of Margaret (Greta), Galgorm Gardens, Ballymena, loving and loved father of Elaine, Gayle, Emily and Andrew, father-in-law of Mervyn, Gareth and Lisa, devoted grandfather of Kerri, Thomas, Sam, Andrew, Ruby and Charlotte and dear brother of Adrian.
Funeral service in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Castle Street, Ballymena on Tuesday 10th June at 12 noon, cremation afterwards at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium private.
House private.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to James Henry Funeral Services 100 Broughshane Street, Ballymena BT43 6EE for N.I. Hospice.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, family and family circle.
“The Lord Is My Shepherd”