Rosemary P. Boyd

July 30, 1929 – October 30, 2018

Rosemary Patricia [Coulter] Boyd, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister whose greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018. The heart of our family, Rosemary’s quick wit, sassy spirit, resilience, and devotion to us will forever be inspiring.

Born on July 30, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA and a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School, Rosemary and her family became Bucks County residents in 1975, following a series of moves from Valley Forge, PA to Indianapolis, IN, Cincinnati, OH and Short Hills, NJ.  An amazing, full time mom and homemaker for many years, Rosemary also enjoyed a varied professional career with jobs ranging from administrative assistant to Helen Caro—the founder & owner of a Philadelphia retail apparel store for women—to office manager of a fine jewelry firm in Short Hills and later, entrepreneurial sales for a national fine art company. However, Rosemary’s greatest delight was working with the wonderful people at Graziano Flowers in Southampton, PA who brought much happiness to her life for more than 20 years.

Rosemary’s interests and talents were many and distinctive. She loved flowers, art (including masterpieces created by her grandchildren), movies about the Old West, and music, especially any song by Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond, including her favorites, “New York, New York” and “Sweet Caroline” which often got her doing a sing-along with fingers snapping and toes tapping. In addition, Rosemary was an accomplished cook and baker who liked preparing new recipes, particularly for her family.  A life-long bridge player, Rosemary also took pleasure in the sights & sounds of Atlantic City—playing video poker, strolling the Boardwalk and enjoying seafood, sticky buns and a good cup of coffee.  Always a savvy shopper, Rosemary’s unrivalled, “hip” sense of style was reflected in her wardrobe, home, and special treasures for her family that she often found “in her travels”.  

A proud, dear grandmother known as “Nanny” and “Mandy” to her grandchildren, Rosemary was always their #1 fan advocating a “you can do it” attitude for each goal they pursued.  She also made birthdays and holidays special—celebrating every event with love, laughter, memorable cards and charming decorations. Christmas was her favorite holiday especially its sparkling lights, beautiful angels, glittering trees and lovely carols.

Rosemary’s family is truly blessed and will forever treasure her and the joy she brought to all of us—her children, Karen Boyd Casey (Terry), Lori Boyd DiFerdinando (Bob), Robert Boyd, Jr. (Judy), J. Kevin Boyd (Sue); her grandchildren Shannon Casey Dickinson (Drew), Terry Casey V, Jessica Waskiewicz, Ryan Waskiewicz, Kevin Boyd, Jr. and Zack Boyd; and her sister Susannah Coulter Dougherty, and nephews, Patrick Dougherty (Christine) and Tim Dougherty (Malinda) and their children.  Rosemary said, “Love you lots and always,” and that’s how we feel about her.

A reception honoring Rosemary will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations celebrating Rosemary’s life may be directed to the “Caregivers at the Pine Run Health Center” and sent to the Pine Run Retirement Community at 777 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.