Cathy Hooper Boyd, 68, of Chapel Hill, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at home after a lengthy illness. Born January 12, 1946 to the late Walter and Marian Roth Hooper in Staten Island, NY, she has resided in North Carolina for over 40 years. Cathy was a travel agent for over 10 years.
Surviving are: her husband, James B. “Jim” Boyd of Chapel Hill; a son, Jake Buxton and wife, Lisa of Silver Spring, MD; two daughters, Amy Rose and husband, Doug of Asheville, Megan Cashin and husband, Jeff of Raleigh; six grandchildren, Zoe and Ava Rose, Cece and Luke Cashin, Sam and Evelyn Buxton; two brothers, Tim Hooper of FL, Jon Hooper and wife, Debbie of FL.; a sister, Bronwyn Hooper of Durham.
The family will be present 5-7 p.m. Thursday at The Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main St., Durham, where a vigil service will follow at 7 p.m. Cathy’s Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Chapel Hill. Donations may be made to UNC Hospice, for the tremendous care they provided to Cathy or the SPCA in Cathy’s memory. Online condolences at www.hallwynne.com.
Deborah W. Jackson
November 18, 2014 at 1:55 pmJim –
On behalf of the Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center, please accept our deepest condolences. May peace and comfort find you & your family doing this time. And, may she live on in your hearts forever…
Christine Gebhardt
November 18, 2014 at 3:47 pmPlease accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Cathy.
David and Gail Manning
November 18, 2014 at 3:50 pmDear Jim, Jake, Amy and Megan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss. May Cathy rest in eternal peace.
Bill Murphy
November 18, 2014 at 3:51 pmJim: I did not have the pleasure of knowing your wife. But I do know you and my heart goes out to you at this time. I know how much she meant to you, and I am also aware of the fact that no words can adequately sooth your pain. But know this – people care about you deeply – I am one – and are willing to do anything that can be done to help you in this particularly painful time for you.
My sincerest condolences Jim!!
Take Care!
Bill
Sharon Ward with UNCH
November 18, 2014 at 4:17 pmJim, On behalf of UNCH please accept our deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Juan Pl. Alva M
November 18, 2014 at 5:48 pmI am very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, my thoughts are with you and your family. Q. E. P. D.
Juan P.
Mary Lewis
November 18, 2014 at 8:55 pmTo friends and family of Cathy and especially her husband James, please accept my sincere sympathy and love.
Richard Lodge
November 18, 2014 at 10:22 pmJames,
Deepest condolences from Richard and Richard in Los Angeles. We are thinking about you.
Tim Carlton
November 18, 2014 at 11:26 pmThinking of you Amy during your time of bereavement. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Max Cook II
November 19, 2014 at 7:36 amJames,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all and may he bring you peace knowing he’s the eternal healer.
Love, Max II, Mistey, Katelyn, and Emily Cook
Ester Currie
November 19, 2014 at 8:01 amJim-
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Grace and Peace
Christina Louis
November 19, 2014 at 8:18 amJIM You were such loving husband! May your fond memories bring you comfort and peace.
Tim O'Rourke
November 19, 2014 at 9:13 amBill, Amy, Jake and Megan, I was so very sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers, as is the rest of Cathy’s family.
Tim
The furniture spot
November 19, 2014 at 1:01 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at the furniture spot .
Christine Gebhardt
November 19, 2014 at 7:49 pmPlease accept my sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Cathy.
Sport / Renee Durst
November 20, 2014 at 3:52 pmJim – Our thoughts and prayers are with you , and the family at this difficult time .
Sport and Renee
Zena Merritt
November 20, 2014 at 4:59 pmJim, I pray that you are doing well and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have stuck by your wife and I have admired you from afar and watched you keep a smile on your face. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family. May God continue to bless you.
Zena
Dennis Gettis
November 21, 2014 at 9:58 amJim, my prayer is for God’s peace to comfort and sustain you during this time of your life. Hold your head up.