BOYD, Eleanor Isabel Boyd

Eleanor was born and raised on a farm in Elisnore to Jesse and Elena McIntosh, alongside seven siblings. Farm life shaped her early years until she met and married the love of her life, Ivan, and moved to Blantyre, where they lived and farmed side by side for 64 years.
Mom worked alongside Dad in every sense of the word—from driving tractors, helping birth calves, raising her own calves, and cutting the grass, to handing Dad a wrench whenever something needed “fixing.” Farming wasn’t just work to her; it was a way of life, and she loved it.
Beyond the farm, Mom worked for over 30 years at Amerock, where she was proud to be part of the 20 Year Club with an unforgettable group of coworkers. There were many years of fun, friendships, and shenanigans shared with the Amerock crew.
Life wasn’t all work. Mom loved Saturday night dances, Campfires and socializing by the pond, Through the years, she and Dad travelled in the RV to Florida, Pigeon Forge, and Myrtle Beach, meeting new friends wherever they went.
Mom welcomed every new neighbour with open arms, and if you ever needed help, she could not say no—she would be the first one there. If you liked lemon pie, she’d make you one. And if you were lucky, you might also get her marshmallow squares or her famous Christmas fudge.
Mom will be deeply missed by her loving husband Ivan; her daughters Cindy (Duane) and Leanne (John); and her siblings Shirley Yeo (late John), Marion Robinson (Bill), Murray McIntosh (Heather), and Brenda Sparks (Ernie). She is also fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Alf Hofstrand (late Maureen) and sister-in-law Vivian McIntosh (late Bruce), sister-in-law Verna Wilcox (Tom) and sister-in-law Doris Skippen (late Elden).  She was predeceased by her sister Freda and brother-in-law Bill Harwood, and brother-in-law Art Sparks.
As per Eleanor’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grey Bruce Hospice ‘Chapman House’ or the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter Owen Sound would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON   N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.   www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca