Wesley BOYD

I remember Wesley fondly as Peters Dad, days out as kids, and for his wise advice and help.

Sincere condolences Brian Joanne Deirdre and Helen. Remembering the kindness of your dear parents and the happy days of our youth.

Deepest condolences to Wesley's family. Had the honour of meeting him several times during my London stint with the Federation of Irish Societies. He was so supportive of the diaspora and attempts to ensure a long-wave radio service, taking RTÉ's commitment to exiles seriously. He was a joy to meet, honest, decent and sincere in all his dealings and an all round gentleman. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis. May his memory be a blessing.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

As a student in Trinity with Deirdre years ago, I knew her dad was someone important in RTÉ. What a nice closing of the circle to meet and know Wesley many years later through the association of European journalists. He was held in such high regard by all who knew him. Such a truly decent man. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Our sympathy to the Boyd family on the loss of their father. He was a brilliant editor, always reliable and the kind of friend we all need. He was a marvellous story teller. He and Marion were great company and we were lucky to know them over so many years.

Deeply saddened to learn of Wesley's passing, a proud Fermanagh man and a newsman par excellence. Quality, integrity and accuracy were the hallmarks of his work in the development of the RTE News Division, which forms a major part of his legacy. Go raibh leaba aige i measc na Naomh.

To Helen Justin & family condolences on the loss of your dad Helen may he rest in peace

Thinking of all the family at this very sad time. I have many happy memories of Uncle Wesley and Aunt Marion over the years. Sadly the end of an era!

To Brian and family, our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time. There is no doubt that your Dad was a spectacular man of great impact to the world, and hopefully that offers some comfort in the difficult time ahead. Love always, Natalie and Mike

Our thoughts are with you Brian and family at this sad time. RIP Wesley.

Sincere sympathy to Helen and your sibliings and Justin, Grace Matthew and Erin on the sad loss of Wesley,

Mike. Marie-Therese, Stephen Roisin and Aoife.

Dear Deirdre, Brian, Joanne and Helen, thinking and praying for you all at this sad time. Mike & I were so grateful to spend time in Dublin with Uncle Wesley & Marion, the fun chats and getting to know you. It certainly is the end of an era for our family. Love Mike & Jann xxx

A gentleman who always kept his word, whose help in my career was considerable and who was a major support in the development of RTE News in its regional responsibilities. Courteous, enjoyable to be with in professional and social meetings and gatherings and who continued his personal contact in recent years and always had valuable advice to impart. Wesley was of an era in RTE when it was good to be in the Newsroom under his leadership.

Sincere condolences to Wesley's family. Wesley was a great newsman who will be remembered for his innate decency.

Wesley (then Irish Times) and his late wife Marion were close friends of my parents in London, along with Donal and Pat Foley. They were members of the Irish Club in Westminster, where they arranged for the paintings of George Campbell & Gerard Dillon to be exhibited in the late 1950s. As a schoolboy aged 8 or so I remember Wesley & Marion joining us during a family holiday in Angmering, Sussex and writing about it afterwards in a story book at school. That childhood memory returned to me while at a station in London last weekend as a train passed by heading for the coast. Some 20 years later in 1979 Wesley became my boss in RTÉ News. He was very fair as a manager and guided the newsroom well during difficult times including the troubles in Northern Ireland, setting high standards for accuracy. He also continued his union membership, becoming an NUJ life member. He enjoyed attending gatherings of the Association of European Journalists and was awarded honorary life membership. My sympathy to all his family.
He lived close to my parents in Dublin and in retirement would keep in regular contact with my father, who had also been an RTÉ executive. Both would often prefer to walk from Mount Merrion into work in Donnybrook. He was of great consolation when my father died nine years ago. Now their 90+ year journeys will converge again as we bid Wesley a final farewell. May he rest in peace.

The obituaries will only skim the surface . Wesley Boyd R.I.P. An honour to work for him. Decent honourable man. Magnificent champion of the truth, his colleagues and at corporate level for RTÈ News Division . Laser sharp and gurgling with fun.Missed nothing… remember writing “the very first” only to see the waters part slowly along the newsroom and Director of News stop at my desk to enquire “what other types of first are there?

Deepest sympathy to the Boyd family. Wesley was a very approachable, fair and decent boss. He was a very steady hand as Director of News during a turbulent time for this country. He was also very witty company on social occasions.

Dear Joanne

We are so very sorry to hear about your father. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. We pray that God gives you all the strength and courage that you need to get through the very dark and difficult days ahead. May your father’s soul rest forever in eternal peace. Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti

Raksha and Kaushik Mehta xxx

Sincere condolences to Deirdre and all the Boyd family on your Dad’s passing. May He Rest in Peace.

Sad news. Memories of the Irish Times where he was Dip Corr.. and RTE. Looked after his staff.The end of an era.

One of the legendary newsman, also one of RTEs most outstanding Directors of News. Also an enthusiastic social drinker who graced the Mill house Bar in his day. Rest in peace Wesley.

So sorry to hear of Wesley's death. Our parents Donal and Pat Foley were great friends. End of an era. May he rest in peace.

To all the Boyd family,

My sincere condolences on the death of Wesley. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis,

Josepha

Saddened by Wesley's passing. A decent and fair boss to all in the Newsroom.

Saddened to learn of the death of Wesley, who for many years was a valued member of the Association of European Journalists. On behalf of the Association, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Wesley's children and extended family.

Rest in peace Wesley . Our condolences to Helen and all the family.

Deepest sympathy Brian, Joanne, Helen and Deirdre. Growing up we fondly remember your dad as such a gentle, deep and striking figure: his purposeful daily stride from home to the Newsroom; his consumption of vast quantities of newspapers and periodicals; and with Marion - a wonderful book collection, Irish art, sculpture, and of course the Citroën DS.

RIP Wesley.

Wesley was an able, wise and inherently decent boss. It was an honour to work for him. Sincere sympathy to his grieving family.

RIP Uncle Wesley. We have fond memories of you and Auntie Marion visiting Peggy, Tommy and our family in Antrim. Sincere condolences to all the family from Paddy, Carolyn, Faye and Alex xx

Wesley was the NUJ FOC in my time in the Irish Times. Always a gentleman of probity. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to all the family. My Uncle Wesley was very good to me, Stephen and Robert and I will never forget both your Mum and his kindness to us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, will be thinking of you all at this sad time.Cathy

So sorry to hear of your Dad/ Grandad's passing. May he rest in peace. We'll be thinking of you all at this sad time.

So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Wesley.

He was a great boss.
And on a number of occasions I ended up having a few pints with him in The Mill House.

Even though I have my own health issues I am going to do my best to attend the funeral on Saturday.

So sad to hear of Wesley's death
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Siobhan