Richard J. Boylan 81, of Bellingham, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday May 26, 2019, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy L. “Dot” (Foster) Boylan, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born October 11, 1937 in Boston, a son of the late Robert L. and Hazel J. (Urie) Boylan, he was a former longtime resident of Walpole before moving to Bellingham 5 years ago.
He was raised and educated in West Roxbury and Dorchester and was a graduate of Roslindale High School. A proud American, he joined the United States Navy in 1957. He was part of the submarine program, assigned to the USS Dogfish. He attained the rank of Seaman (SN) before being honorably discharged in Aug. 1959. Following his service, Richard acted as the owner and operator of the former Boylan’s Dairy in West Roxbury.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his family at his camp in Vermont as well as hunting, fishing, traveling and carpentry.
He was a member of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Boston Base, a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus #3049 West Roxbury, and a communicant of St. Blaise Parish, Bellingham.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Lisa M. Pyrcz of Needham, Richard J. Boylan, Jr. of Port Orange, FL, John M. Boylan and his wife Joan of Norfolk and Edward J. Boylan and his wife Paula of Mansfield.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Larissa Cook and her husband Jason, Christopher B. Pyrcz, Jillian Boylan, John Boylan, Lauren Ferreira and her husband Eric, Hannah Boylan and 2 great grandchildren, Christopher B. Pyrcz, Jr. & Brooke Pyrcz.
He was the brother of the late Robert U. Boylan & Mary Signore.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Saturday June 1st, at 8AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Blaise Church, 1158 South Main St. Bellingham, MA 02019 at 9AM.
Interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery will be held privately.
Calling hours are Friday May 31st, from 4-8PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at 912 Killian Hill Rd, SW Lilburn, GA 30047.
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