Sad death of David Boyd Saturday 1st August 2015 [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
David Boyd with his Forrest Medal winning plant of Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' at the Edinburgh SRGC show in 2013. Picture by Ian Christie
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It was with a heavy heart that I learned on Saturday of the passing of David Boyd from Northumberland, after an illness which he bore with fortitude. Sincere condolences are sent to David's widow, Kim, and to all their family and friends.
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David with Sandy Leven at Ponteland - where David's Nerine humilis won Forrest Medal and and an AGS certificate of merit. Photo by Peter Maguire
David, one of nature's absolute gentlemen was a person full of fun and kindness. He was also a very fine grower of all sorts of alpines. Many plants found to be "tricky" by other growers seemed to flourish in David's garden and his show plants were a delight to see. In another existence David was a National Judge for Dahlias, so he had many strings to his bow - or should that be tines to his fork?
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Primula 'Tantallon' shown by David Boyd. Photo by Jon Evans
David was a much valued member of the SRGC and it was always a pleasure when he and his plants appeared at SRGC shows in Scotland as well as at the joint SRGC/AGS shows local to him on Hexham and Ponteland or across in Blackpool. Any searches of the show reports of either the SRGC or AGS will find mentions of the quality plants exhibited by David.
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Narcissus minor shown by David Boyd. Photo by George Young
David was quite a shy man at times but uproariously funny at others and always thoughtful of others.
While his plantmanship skills and his kindness in helping new members and sharing his advice - and plants - are greatly to be admired, it was as a charming and caring friend and husband that David will be most affectionately remembered. His loss will be most keenly felt in the AGS Group which meets in Ponteland - where he was a popular and respected member.
David will be very sadly missed by all who had the pleasure and privilege to know him.
We send our fondest sympathy to Kim at this sad and difficult time.
