Dennis Emmanuel Boyd was born September 13th, 1951 in New Westminster, B.C. and joined his Lord on October 31st, 2013 in Grand Forks, B.C. at the age of 62. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Kim; children, Matthew, Holly and Elizabeth; and grandchildren Ethan, Rilea, Sydney, Nikolas, and Tristen. Also survived by his brothers and sisters, Ernest (Kathy), Robert (Rosemary), Jeanette, Juliette (Louis) and Daniel (Sharron). Dennis was employed by Norampac, Burnaby District. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, hiking and cycling. He loved gardening and could be found in the gym at the Aquatic Centre several times a week. Dennis was a faithful member of Alcoholic Anonymous since 1990 and a member of Gospel Chapel. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held on Thursday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m. at Gospel Chapel. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home gffh@shaw.ca.