Christine (‘Tine’) Boyd

Christine (“Tine”) Boyd of Port Jervis, N.Y., passed away suddenly at Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by family. She was 50.

Born and raised in Sussex, N.J., Christine had also resided in Branchville, N.J., and Montague, N.J. before relocating to Port Jervis earlier this year. Christine was a tireless devoted veterinarian tech for Dr. Sam Castimore of Animal General Veterinary Hospital for 33 years. Christine will be forever remembered for her love of animals, love of her nieces and nephews and her extraordinary kindness and love for all.

Daughter of the late Asa W. Boyd, Sr. and Henrietta R. Raymond. Christine is survived by her beloved companion Michael Martin and stepson Tyler Martin of Port Jervis, N.Y. She also survived by her twin brother Chris Boyd and his wife Holly of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Asa W. Boyd Jr. and wife Candace Brown of Milford, Pa. Surviving sisters Elizabeth M. Boyd of Montague, N.J., Agnes Boyd of Smithfield, N.C., and step-sister Robin Hickerson of Chapel Hill, N,C.

Visitation was held Sept. 24 at the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, Newton, N.J. Funeral services followed at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to help defray funeral costs.