Thompson, Boyd T. Boyd passed away following a brief illness in hospital in Perth on Monday, October 6th, 2014 at the age of 88 years. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Campbell) Thompson for 62 years, loved and respected father of Kathy (late Norm) Porter and Nancy (Bill) Miller. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Erin (Mat) Meyer, Deanna, Laura and Robert Porter; Trevor (Lynn) Miller and Stacey Miller (fiancé Taran Chawla); his great grandchildren Chloe, Felicity and Chelsea Meyer; his sister Betty (late Ron) Burke, brother Bruce (Ollie) Thompson; all his family and many good friends. Boyd was predeceased by his brother Roger Thompson. He had a lifelong involvement in his community, the Perth Kiwanis Club and St. Paul's United Church. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, October 9th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held Friday in St. Paul's United Church, Perth at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Boyd, contributions to the Foundation Fighting Blindness or St. Paul's United Church would be appreciated.