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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Obituary: Charles Edwin “Ed” Boyden, 81, of Harrison Valley, PA


Charles Edwin “Ed” Boyden, 81, of Harrison Valley, PA, died Friday, January 10, 2020.  Born December 27, 1938, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of Charles J. and Lourine Peterson Boyden.  On September 19, 1965, in Irvington, NJ, he married the former Mary T. “Mary Ann” Miller, who survives.  A US Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1961 – 1963.  Ed worked as a farmer for many years and was employed by Riegel Paper in Warren Glen, NJ and US Gypsum in Clark, NJ.  He was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook and the American Legion.  Surviving besides his wife, Mary Ann, are:  four children, John E. (Joni) Boyden of Bowling Green, KY, Matthew C. Boyden of Whitehouse Station, NJ, Darlene E. Boyden of Whitehouse Station, NJ, and Christina M. Boyden of Maui, HI; and three granddaughters, Abbygail Marie Boyden, Hailey Jo Boyden, and Carissa Ruth Boyden.  He was predeceased by brother, George K. Boyden.  Friends may call at the People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., with Funeral Services following at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. Gene Jones will officiate.  Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.  Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.  Memorials may be made to the People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.