Robert F. “Bob” Boyd of Weymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the age of 83. Bob was born on January 23, 1943, the son of Arthur Henry Boyd and Phyllis Edna (Grace) Boyd. He resided in Newton for most of his life. 

After serving in the Vietnam War, Bob worked at Instrumentation Labs. After leaving there he became a business entrepreneur owning two taverns (Smaxie’s), a donut shop (Cottage Donuts) and a livery service. During this time in his life and after retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and close friends taking cruises, playing poker, trips to Las Vegas and vacations to Florida and Maine. His favorite time was when he was with his grandchildren. Bob was a kind, caring, unselfish, and loving man who was willing to help family and friends at all times. 

He is survived by his devoted wife Eileen Doyle Boyd and step sons Michael Doyle of Weymouth and Stephen Doyle of Dorchester. He is the adoring Grandfather of Amelia and Alec Doyle of Halifax (formerly of Pembroke). He also leaves behind his loving siblings, Deborah Grace of Holliston, Kevin Boyd and his wife Denise of Groton, Karen Boyd of Martha’s Vineyard, Ethel Dilorenzo and her husband Michael of Waltham, Arthur Boyd and his wife Doreen of Salisbury. He was “Uncle Smaxie” to Kenny Boyd (Laura), Kim Rooney, Michael Dilorenzo , Joseph Dilorenzo, Danielle Dilorenzo (Shaun), William Dilorenzo , Christopher Boyd, Daniel Boyd (Eva), Nicole Hough (Ian), Katie Ruggiero (Joe), Aj Boyd (Alison), Brittany Levenstein (Jake), and Austin Boyd. He was predeceased by his sister Phyllis Ann Boyd and his nephew Todd Rooney.

Funeral Mass will be held Monday, September 21 at Noon in Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton. Visiting hours will be held immediately prior to the Mass from 9:30-11:30 in Burke & Blackington Funeral Home, West Newton. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers please donate to The Fisher House , helping military families, or to The Parkinson's Foundation .