James Boyd died as a result of a heart attack at a fire at Banjo Jackson Grill in Ayr on the 1st of May, 1982.
Fireman dies
A fireman died after suffering a heart attack while fighting a fire at the Banjo
Jackson Grill, Boswell Park, Ayr, on Saturday night. His name has not yet been
released.
(The Glasgow Herald, Monday, May 3, 1982. Page 3.)
Fireman dies while at work
A 43 year old fireman died at the scene of a minor fire on Saturday night.
Sub Officer James Boyd, of 197 Prestwick Road, is thought to have sustained a
fatal heart attack while attending a fire call at the Banjo Jackson’s
Restaurant, Boswell Park, Ayr, on Saturday at 11-30 p.m.
A senior officer at Ayr Fire Station said Mr Boyd was in charge of a back-up
appliance which had been called to the restaurant.
He had climbed onto the roof above the premises to remove an air duct cover when
he collapsed.
His colleagues applied heart massage and mouth to mouth resuscitation. An
ambulance was called to the scene where Mr Boyd was pronounced dead.
Mr Boyd worked with Strathclyde Fire Brigade for over 18 years.
Shock
He leaves a wife, Patricia, and two teenage children, Elizabeth (15), and Steven
(13).
Mrs Boyd, who works as a domestic assistant at Heathfield Hospital, Ayr, said
she last saw her husband at 10 p.m. as she walked home from work.
She said: “He passed by in an appliance and gave a wave.
“He never complained of feeling unwell. It was a terrible shock to see his
colleagues on my doorstep at 1-10 a.m.
“They didn’t have to say a thing. I knew something terrible had happened.”
(The Ayrshire Post, Friday, May 7, 1982. Page 3.)
Death
BOYD
Suddenly on 2nd May, 1982, Jim Boyd, aged 43 years, of 197 Prestwick
Road, Ayr, loved husband of Patricia, dear father of Elizabeth and Stephen and
only son of David Boyd.
(The Ayrshire Post, Friday, May 7, 1982. Page 52.)
Acknowledgement
BOYD
Mrs Patricia Boyd and family wish to thank all relatives, friends, and
neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received
in their recent sad bereavement: also Strathclyde Fire Service and colleagues at
Heathfield Hospital, Rev. C. Offor for spiritual comfort and services rendered,
and C.W.S. for funeral arrangements. 197 Prestwick Road.
(The Ayrshire Post, Friday, May 14, 1982. Page 60.)