Berlin, VT Bruce Edward Boyd passed away on November 25, 2008 in Berlin, Vermont. He was born on November 27, 1935 in Wilmington, VT, the son of David H. Boyd, Sr. and Mildred L. (Carpenter) Boyd. Bruce spent his childhood years living in Wilmington and graduating from Wilmington High School in 1955. Later that same year he moved to Montpelier, Vermont for temporary employment with the Vermont Highway Department. There he met and married the love of his life, Arreta Joyce (Emch) Boyd, in 1957. Bruce continued working for the Highway/Transportation Agency until his retirement in December 1995. Bruce and Arreta made their home in the Berlin/Montpelier area. Bruce enjoyed helping and watching their two children grow and become fine American citizens. He was always proud of their accomplishments. Bruce was an active member in the Montpelier Lodge of Elks #924 where he served as Exalted Ruler in 1969-1970 and as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Vermont North in 1989-1990. He was also a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Aurora Lodge of the Masons in Montpelier. Along with his wife, Arreta, he leaves a daughter, Glory and her husband Craig Kidger of Plymouth, NH, a son Randall and his wife Lisa Abate and step-daughter Miranda Abate of Enfield, CT, a very dear nephew Gregory Boyd and his wife Susan of Northfield, VT, a sister Betty Clark of Brookline, VT, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Nina Boyd of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and a brother David Boyd, Jr. of Hemet, CA. Calling hours will be held from 2-4 pm on Friday, November 28, 2008 ending with an Elks Memorial Service at 4:00 pm. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. Masonic Memorial Service and burial will be held in the spring at Berlin Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) PO Box 5877 Albany, NY 12205 or Silver Towers Camp, c/o Montpelier Elks PO Box 1461 Montpelier, VT 05601 would be appreciated. Those wishing to send private on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Bruce's obituary.