Gloria Jane Boyd 87 of South Yarmouth, and formerly of Reading, died Thursday March 23, 2017 at the Royal of Cotuit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mashpee, following a brief illness.

The fiancé of the late Robert Pasquale, Gloria was born in El Paso, TX, the daughter of the late Stanley and Ioma (Clore) Boyd. She moved to Somerville in the mid-1930’s and graduated from Somerville High School in 1947.

Gloria had a successful career, working in administration and marketing at B.F. Goodrich. She retired in 1984.

A longtime resident of Reading, and a member of the Old South United Methodist Church, Gloria moved to Stoneham before moving to Cape Cod to be closer to family.

Gloria loved poetry, traveling with friends, playing tennis, drawing, playing cribbage, and she enjoyed summers with family on Pavilion Beach in Ipswich. She graciously doted on her many nieces and nephews, all of who will miss her infinite kindness and gentle spirit. A resident of Thirwood Place in South Yarmouth, Gloria was quick to make many friends, all of who fondly recall her quick smile that could light up a room, her sharp wit, and her generous friendships and kindness to others.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 28 in Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading.

Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday March 27 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

As an expression of sympathy, please honor and continue Gloria’s loving spirit through donations made in her name to the Old South United Methodist Church, 6 Salem St., Reading, MA 01867 or to the Visiting Nurse Association – Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660.

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