Obituary: Hiro Toyoda, 32, Pharmacy Intern at Boston Children's Hospital

Obituary from Conte Funeral Home.

Hiro Toyoda passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by his loving family, his dear fiancée, and her family.

Hiro was the son of Tadashi and Elizabeth Toyoda of Andover. Born in Concord, Mass and raised in Andover, Hiro attended Bancroft School, Doherty Middle School and Andover High School. At the time of his passing, he was a student in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at MCPHS University in Boston (also known as Massachusetts College of Pharmacy). Hiro was also a hard-working and dedicated pharmacy intern at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Hiro was a true student of the world. Driven by his insatiable curiosity, he loved to engage in the pursuit of knowledge and truth, and share his understanding with those close to him. Hiro loved animals, and was happiest when he was patiently and lovingly caring for Nicholas, Ivy and Cinco. At the time of his passing, Hiro was a dedicated member of Ascension Memorial Church in Ipswich, Mass. As a child and teenager, he was a member of Christ Church in Andover, where he served as an acolyte. Hiro loved to sing, and at both Christ Church and Ascension Memorial Church, he was an enthusiastic participant in the service and in choir activities.

Hiro will be missed and treasured always by his parents, Tadashi and Liz, his proud and loving brother Alex, his cherished fiancée, Emilie Maloy, PharmD, of Topsfield, Mass., and her kind and caring family. Hiro will also be held in loving memory by our dear friend and family member, Kate. Hiro was a great source of joy to his late grandfathers, Dr. Hugh R. Samson and Mr. Hiroshi Toyoda, and will be remembered with love and great pride by his grandmothers, Dr. Virginia Samson of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Yukie Toyoda of Tokyo, Japan, as well as his many aunts, uncles and cousins, both in Canada and Japan.

Hiro’s family requests donations be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, or to a charity of your choice – any organization that you feel provides support to those whose lives will be forever changed or made easier by your donation.