Donald M. Boyd ’49

Don died Dec. 30, 2005, at the age of 80.

He prepared for Princeton at Ridgefield (N.J.) High School and served in the Army from 1943 until 1945 in the European theater, where he participated in the invasion of Normandy. At Princeton he majored in politics. He was manager of the lacrosse team, a member of the Glee Club and Chapel Choir, and coached the Rifle and Pistol Club. He also was a member of Cloister Inn.

Don's career was spent in personnel management. He spent the last 22 years of it working for the New York State Employment Service, from which he retired as regional director of the New York City area. Shortly after retirement his wife, Lou, suffered a stroke. Don gradually took on more of the role of nursemaid, which gradually became almost a full-time task. Still, they were able to do some traveling and sailing until Lou's death in 1988.

Don is survived by his sons, Malcolm and George; a daughter, Allyson Davison; and five grandchildren. Don was an active member of the class, and we share his loss deeply with his family. He was a great guy.

The Class of 1949