Today, we lost a ray of sunshine,  Doreen Helen(Gillespie)Boyd age 91, of Grande Prairie, Alberta passed away on March 14, 2022.

Doreen was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Mary Gillespie,  her husband James Boyd, her sisters Olive Walters and Barbara Boyd, her brother Charlie Gillespie and her wonderful friend Bob Kimble.

She is survived by her 4 children, Jim(Becky), Nancy(Louis), Kelly(Kerry), Tammy(Ross), her 13 grandchildren, Michelle(Will), Jason(Paula), Tyler, Travis, Amanda(John), Nathan, Nicola(Keegan), Kaylene(Steve), Kyrstal(Mack), Kolby(Neil), Shea(Levi), Kelly(Travis), Liam(Fraize), and 15 great grandchildren with one more on the way.

As a young girl growing up at Hermit Lake, she was a great athlete playing softball and holding records for her running. After marriage, Jim and Doreen farmed in the Crystal Creek area for many years.  Doreen was a great cook, renowned for her cinnamon buns. She was also an amazing knitter and seamstress, sewing countless graduation dresses and Halloween costumes over the years. Anything she put her mind to she did well.
All her life she remained an avid sports fan and could quote statistics for her favourite NBA team the Raptors. She spent her last night watching curling on tv. The highlight of her life was her family. She was adored by her children and grandchldren who loved spending time with her. She has many friends who will feel the loss. It was a life well lived and she will be sorely missed.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at the Oliver Funeral Home on April 16th at 1:00. There will be a light lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to make a donation to a charity of your choice.

• Date : 2022-03-14
• Location : Grande Prairie, AB

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