Boyd, Charles “Grant”, age 91, of Falmouth, Hants County, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born on July 13, 1922 in Windsor, Hants County. He was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Armstrong) Boyd. Grant served as a member of the RCAF stationed in Quebec and Prince Edward Island. Following the war he teamed up with his brother Fred and father Fred T. Boyd, Sr. to form Boyd’s Transfer Company which saw the changing of an era, as horse and wagon gave way to motor vehicles. The company evolved to become Boyd’s Bus Service. Community minded from an early age, Grant served as a Scout Master and member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and later as a Veteran Fireman. A tireless fund raiser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and other causes for which he was honored with various awards of recognition. He was especially proud of his efforts in introducing the Senior Citizens Bus as a valued community service. Grant was a life-long active member of the Windsor United Baptist Church, having served as a deacon and member of the male choir. Grant was instrumental in the introduction of the Sunday evening summer outdoor drive- in services. He enjoyed many years performing with several musical groups. During these travels their gift of music was always welcomed and appreciated. In his retirement Grant took great pleasure in attending agricultural exhibitions to take in his favorite events-the oxen and draught horse pulls. He took particular delight in the achievements of his children and grandchildren. Although Grant was a Windsor Boy, as former Head Master, John Derrick, once told Grant’s wife Mona: “Grant is a true country gentleman”. Surviving are daughter, Melodee Boyd, Halifax; sons, Robert "Bob", Falmouth; Grant Jr. (Sheena), Val-Des-Monts, Quebec; and Bradley (Carrie Ann), Fall River; grandchildren, Trevor (Joanne), Jeffery (Jeanette), Wyatt, Rodney (Becky), Brenna, Kennedy, Nolan; great-grandchildren, Isabella (Bella); Boston; daughter-in-law, Brenda Boyd, Cambridge, Ontario; sister, Norma Lake, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; sister-in-law, Bertha Boyd, Sweets Corner; as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife of sixty-seven years the former, Mona Marie Cochrane; sister, Helen Boyd; brother, Frederick “Fred” Boyd; brother-in-law, Keith Lake. Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home (902-798-2232), 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in the Windsor United Baptist Church, 411 King Street, Windsor. Rev. Jeff White officiated and was assisted by Rev. John Bartol and Rev. Debra Mosher. Interment was in Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth. Family flowers only. Donations in Grant's memory were requested to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia; the Dykeland Lodge, “Seniors Bus Fund” Windsor or charity of one’s choice. Grant’s family would like to extend a special thank you to ‘Aunt Judy’ Maxwell for always being there; as well as the caring staff of Dykeland Lodge where Grant resided for the past three years. On-line condolences may be sent by clicking on “contribute” at www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com