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Ernest L. Boyes

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Ernest L. Boyes, Sr., 57, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Martin Boyes, with whom he would have shared 38 years of marriage this June.

Born in the former Belgian Congo in Africa, he was the son of Herbert and Marjorie Stern Boyes. An area resident since 1966, he was employed as a welder and crane operator for G.O. Carlson from 1974 to 2004, and at Hill Laboratories from 2005 to present. He attended the Hockessin Baptist Church in Hockessin, DE. Ernest was an original member of the team that ran the "Covered Bridge Classic" fund-raiser from 1991 until 2007. He had a great appreciation for American History.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two sons: Ernest L. Boyes Jr. fiance of Stephanie Scott of Parkesburg, James A. Boyes, husband of Kimberly, of Oxford; three granddaughters, Ashley Begley of Lancaster and Rylee and Kara of Oxford; and four siblings, Willard Boyes, Kenneth Boyes, Sharon Sweitzer, all of Coatesville, and Cynthia Kewley of Sterling, VA. Ernest loved his family, his granddaughters and especially his wife.

The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Glen Run Cemetery in Atglen. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Funeral Home from 12 noon until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Pennsylvania, Gifts Accounting & Administration, "Parkinson's Dept.", 3451 Walnut St., 433 Franklin Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband, son, father, grandfather and brother.
I worked with Ernie for four years at Hill Lab. In that time Ernie and I became very close friends. He was the kindest and most helpful person that I have ever worked with. Ernie always came in to work with a smile on his face, no matter how much pain he was in. I will miss him terribly

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Gary and Joanne,

Ernie spoke highly of you and always was ready to learn from you at work.
I hope to be able to keep in touch with you and Joanne.
Thank you for your kind words.

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Our deepest sympathy's to all of Ernie's friends and family. Ernie was always pleasant to talk to and always had a kind demeanor and gracious attitude. Always willing to do whatever it took to get it done and never looking for accolades but genuinely just glad he could help. We already miss Ernie and are glad we had the chance to know him.

Sincerely,

Hill Laboratories Co.

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Thank you for your kind words.
Ernie appreciated having a job at Hill Lab and the opportunity to learn new skills.

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BoyesFamily, I know that you will miss Ernie for a long time. Many people share this hole in thier hearts. Just remember that people are praying for the family and will be there to support you in many different ways. God Bless and keep you.

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Thank you for your kind words. Please keep praying.

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I worked with Ernie for a few years at Longwood Manufacturing. During that time we became friends. I was saddened to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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Bob and family,

Ernie so love having the opportunity to study scripture with you when you worked together such a long time ago. He never forgot you and tried to stay in touch.

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Elaine...Ernie will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that Ernie is in heaven with our loving Father, is walking with Jesus and is no longer in pain. We will continue to lift you up through the next weeks and months. Just know that Ernie is in a place much better than we are now and one day you will be reunited with him.
We love you,
The McCutcheon's

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Krissy,
Thank you so much for your recent phone call. Keep praying as I know I face a long road ahead of me. I am so blessed to have a loving family, church family and many friends.

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Dear Elaine, Jamie & family -

My deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We always got a chance to chat at the Covered Bridge Classic and update each other on our families.
May God be your refuge and strength!

God Bless You - Cindy Walton & Allison

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Thank you for your kind words. Give me a call or maybe I'll see you at the Covered Bridge Classic this year.

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I am sure that I just talked to Ernie a few weeks ago - he and his wife were at Dutchway Market. I was shocked when a classmate e-mailed me of Ernie's passing. May he rest in peace. Jack Mariano - Octorara class of 1971.

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Ernie is resting in the arms of Jesus and pain free.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have ever lasting life.

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I do not recall seeing Ernie since graduation, but I do remember Ernie being a Godly man and from what I have been reading, he continued that walk with God over the years. As the list of those that have passed on from the Class of 1971 grows larger, I wonder how many will will spend eternity in Heaven and how many will spend it in Hell. Which one of our class will be next? To the family...God will give you the peace that passes all understanding.

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One of the last conversations Ern had with our two sons (who also love the Lord) refered to that if the pain he was experiencing was anything like what an eternity in Hell would be like, it made him full of fear for those who would chose to reject Jesus and God's plan of salvation.

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Elaine and family we were very heartbroken to hear of Ernie's passing. However, I am very happy knowing you had one of the best. It was great seeing him at Acme and will miss his kindness and laughter. Elaine I know that no words can comfort you but we will always be around to support and help you through these difficult times, God Bless, Kathy & Jenn

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Thank you for your kind words. I will be in touch.

Elaine Boyes

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Dear Kim and James,
We were saddened to hear of Ernie's sudden passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. He will be missed in our church family, however,we are glad and rejoice to know that we will all see him again in glory!

Peace and Blessings,

Chris and Kim Everhart

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