Boland, Michael T. of Needham, formerly of Rochester, New York, on November 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving father of Jennifer (Deborah) Boland-Robertson of Walpole and Sharon (Keith) Bayer of Needham. Adored grandfather of Ciara, Michael, Eleanor and Kathleen. Predeceased by his sisters Patricia Laws and Joan Aman and his brothers Bernard Boland and Gerald Boland. Survived by his sister Mary Ellen O’Connor and brothers David (Julie) Boland and Timothy (Susan) Boland of Rochester, New York. He had a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Rochester and worked as a development officer there. Subsequently, worked as Associate Dean for External Relations at the Harvard Business School. He was active in fundraising for many community organizations and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Wednesday Dec. 6 from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Chuch, Needham on Thursday at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Avenue in Staten Island, NY 10305.