We regret to advise of the death of John Anderson Frederick James “Trapper John” Boyd of Chester NS on 27 February 2017 in the Halifax Infirmary, Queen Elizabeth II Wing at the age of 95 years. John was born in Upper Falmouth NS. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Merchant Marine. After the war, he had a full career in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Hants County Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Windsor, NS. As requested by John, there will be no funeral service. A private interment will be held at a later date.