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In memory of
William "Rufus" Rufus Boyett
May 23, 1935 - April 23, 2024
May 23, 1935 - Apr 23, 2024
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Obituary
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rufus Boyett, who left us on April 23, 2024. He was born on May 23, 1935, and lived an incredibly full and vibrant life.
Rufus was predeceased by his parents, Harry W Boyett and Amy Rome-Roberts, his daughter Christine Boyett, his ex-wife Sonia Boyett, his nephew Ian Bewick, his sister Frances Bewick, and his step-father Rob Rome-Roberts. He is survived by his children Laurence Boyett, Janine Beckage, …
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The family will hold a private service in Trinidad in November to honor Rufus and our Mother Sonia who passed in May 2020, and will work with Norwich University and friends to coordinate separate memorials at future dates to honor Rufus in the way in which he wished, with a toast and a good meal.
Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Rotary International
Participated in
Founder and Coach of
Norwich Rugby Club
Professional Organization
Favorites
What were Rufus's favorite local spots?
Pasquale's, Piccola Italia, Polcari's, Union Oyster House
Pasquale's, Piccola Italia, Polcari's, Union Oyster House
Pasquale's, Piccola Italia, Polcari's, Union Oyster House
What were Rufus's favorite vacation spots?
Orient Express
Orient Express
Orient Express
What were Rufus's favorite ways to spend free time?
Entertaining, cooking, bicycling, coaching, shooting, fishing, traveling
Entertaining, cooking, bicycling, coaching, shooting, fishing, traveling
Entertaining, cooking, bicycling, coaching, shooting, fishing, traveling
What were Rufus's favorite performances to watch?
Die Fledermaus, Andre Rieu, Pavarotti
Die Fledermaus, Andre Rieu, Pavarotti
Die Fledermaus, Andre Rieu, Pavarotti
Timeline
Born
May 23rd, 1935
Got married to Sonia Boyett
1958
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Started a job at Trineco
1959
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Survived by
Janine Beckage
Daughter
Suzanne Knight
Daughter
Felix Boyett
Son
Laurence Boyett
Son
Rob Boyett
Brother
Angela Bewick'best
Niece
Predeceased by
Harry W Boyett
Father
Christine Boyett
Daughter, 1965-1982
Rob Rome-Roberts
Step-father
Amy Rome-Roberts
Mother
Sonia Boyett
Ex-wife, 1938-2020
Frances Bewick
Sister
Ian Bewick
Nephew
Other key details
Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel
Hospice care provided by
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company
In lieu of flowers
In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to Granite State Animal League.
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