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Stephanie Boyd

Stephanie Boyd, 39, Cherry Valley, formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, Dec. 20, after battling cancer. 

She was  born Dec. 29, 1973, to Bruce and Rebecca (O’Farrell) Rosenthal in Woodstock.

Survivors include her husband, James; a son, Cole; a sister, Jennifer (Max) Wilson; a brother, Bobby (Rachel) Rosenthal; a niece, nephew and many cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Lillian Hoffman; and maternal grandfather, the Rev. Earl O’Farrell. 

A memorial service was held Jan. 11, at St. John‘s United Church, Union. 

Memorials can be made to JourneyCare Hospice.

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