Rowena E. (Lank) Boyd Obituary (1929 - 2023)

PITTSFIELD- Reny Boyd (Lank), 94 of Pittsfield, passed away July 1, 2023 at Concord Hospital, following a decline in health. She was born February 4, 1929 in Providence, R.I, the daughter of Ruth O. Lank (Butnam) and Clinton Lank. Reny and her family moved to Barnstead, NH at the age of four. She attended the one room school house on the top of Beauty Hill. Her high school years were spent at Pittsfield High School, graduating in 1947. Reny married the love of her life, Ogden H. Boyd Jr. in 1948, and they happily lived their 63 years of marriage in Pittsfield, NH where they raised three children. While raising her family, she provided child care in her home and had numerous part time jobs. In 1977, Reny and Ogden purchased "Boyd's Market" in Pittsfield. Reny loved the store and enjoyed all the patrons, who would come in daily. She would listen to their stories, ask how their day went, and would give advice and support. Reny was the quickest cashier you ever knew. Reny enjoyed traveling around NH, Vermont, and Maine, as well as several bus trips throughout the states and Canada. Her favorite was vacationing annually on Campobello Island in New Brunswick, Canada, the home of her ancestors. Reny enjoyed being with her family and friends and was always excited to host or be a part of any occasion; from birthday parties, family and friends gathering at the pool, balloon rally and all holidays - Reny enjoyed them all. Everyone was always welcome. Reny was also a proud member of the First Congregational Church, Dorcas Guild, and Circle of Home and Family. Reny was pre-deceased by her husband, Ogden Boyd Jr; her four brothers, Howard, Dick, Clinton, and Stephen Lank; and a sister, Ruth Riel. She is survived by two sons; Bob Boyd and wife Lynn of Thornton, NH, and Tom Boyd and wife Joan of North Kingstown, RI, and daughter; Nancy Kennedy and husband Tom of Center Barnstead, NH. She is also survived by two sisters; Elinor Boyd and Dorothy Philbrick of Port St. Lucie, FL, as well as many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15th at 11:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church, Pittsfield. A collation for family and friends will follow in the church vestry. A private ceremony and burial will follow for family at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Pittsfield Food Pantry, 55 Barnstead Rd, Pittsfield, NH, 03263 or to The First Congregational Church, P.O. Box 188, Pittsfield, NH 03263. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks Chapel in Epsom. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com