David M. BoyerAge: 73 • MonktonDavid M. Boyer of Monkton died on May 8, 2017 at his home from a heart attack.He was born on April 20th, 1944 in Colchester, VT the son of Bernard and Virginia Marshall Boyer.David graduated Rice Memorial High School, class of 1964. On October 17th, 1964 he was married in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston, VT to Genevieve Chase.David worked for New England Telephone, IBM and eventually found his passion, growing apples with his wife in Monkton, where they grew a thriving business. Many may have fond memories of a tour of the orchard and gardens on the gator with Dave. He was always on the go and enjoyed woodworking, building houses, and "playing" on his backhoe. He grafted hundreds of trees and loved to share his knowledge of everything orchard related with visitors and the community.He is survived by his wife and business partner, Genevieve. Daughter, Cricket Fegan, son Mark Boyer and his wife Sandy, daughter, Kathy Boyer and her husband Rob Hunter and grandchildren: Aliza Moffit and Christopher Boyer. He is survived by siblings Bernard Boyer and his wife Leona, Mary Williams and her husband Ed Williams, Daniel and his wife Susan, Peter and his wife Lynn, and his sister Debra Boyer. He is also survived by close family member and orchard greeter, Alice Boyer.He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Virginia Boyer in 1973.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 12, 2017 at 3pm at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hinesburg. Burial will be held privately at a later date. There will be no calling hours. There will be a reception following the service at St. Jude. Ready Funeral home and Cremation Services South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington VT has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. Please visit www.readyfuneral.com to place on-line condolences.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bristol Rescue Squad.Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.