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The late Ms Emily Boyd.

Well-known teacher passes away

 

News  Date: 13 August 2004

 

MAKHADO (LOUIS TRICHARDT) – Well-known and well-loved teacher Mrs Emily Boyd (64) passed away on Tuesday after two years of illness.

She leaves behind her husband George (owner of Rainbow Midas in town), her daughters Cathy, Janine and Ruth and sons-in-law Ettiene and Ed and four grandchildren.

The late Ms Boyd was a well-loved teacher in the community for many years. Family members said that she had recently remarked that some of her nursery school kids are writing matric this year.

The Boyd family moved to Louis Trichardt in 1973 from Pietersburg.

The family expressed their thanks towards Dr Gaigher, who cared for Emily during her illness. They also thanked Dr Fred Badenhorst and the staff at the local Medi Clinic for their assistance this week.

Information about the funeral arrangements can be obtained from Janine or Ruth at Tel 082 897 5787 or 082 890 2136.

 

Written by

Frans van der Merwe

Frans van der Merwe is a freelance journalist with more than 40 years experience in the newspaper industry. Apart from newspaper reporting, he was also involved with radio news, news reading, training and marketing. He has been living and working in Louis Trichardt since 1991.

 

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