Arthur Vincent Boland

1920 - 2012

Arthur Vincent Boland obituary, 1920-2012, Whitby, ON

BORN

1920

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Arthur Boland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 31, 2012.

BOLAND, Arthur Vincent
(Retired after 33 years of service from General Motors of Canada
Member of the CAW)
Peacefully with his family by his side at Kingsway Arms, Bowmanville on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 at 92 years of age. Beloved husband of Josephine for 64 years. Loving father of Theresa Boland, Allan and his wife Lamis, Robert and his wife Helen, Paul and his wife Danna, Louise and her husband Chris Kevins, Betty and her husband Ron Reid. Cherished Papa of Bill, Andrew, Katie, Brian, Greg, Tim, Anthony and Laura and great grand daughter Hailey. Predeceased by brothers Walter, Clifford and sister Violet. Arthur will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721- 1234) on Thursday, November 1st, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 125 Watford Street, Brooklin on Friday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Scarborough Foreign Missions or Charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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November 1, 2012

The final act of a long and full life is the universal gift of fond memories. Carry them with you always. Mrs. Boland, Susan and I extend our condolences to you and your extended family. Our thoughts are with you all.

Bill & Susan MacDonald (Tecumseh, ON)

November 1, 2012

Gail Vaillancourt

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Bob at this most difficult time.

October 31, 2012

Brian and Margaret Boland

Will remember your spirit and personality always

October 31, 2012

Ken & Debbie MacDonald

Mrs Boland, Theresa, Allan, Bob, Paul, Louise and Betty

Arthur lived a very good life and raised a great family. He was a complete gentleman.

He will be missed by many.
Our deepest condolences.

October 31, 2012

Betty Reid

Daddy, going to miss you, Love You Lots, going to miss doing the crossword with you. Know you are in a better place, Love Betty

October 31, 2012

Gary & Rhonda Christian

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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847 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2L4

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