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Muriel Boyle Obituary

PITTSFIELD -- Muriel R. Boyle, 89, of 23B Highview Drive died Friday at the home of her son, Connell A. Boyle of 67 Joan Drive.

Born in Oakland, Maine, on Sept. 13, 1918, daughter of George A. and Leona Martin Rosebush, she was a graduate of Amherst High School and moved to Pittsfield in 1940.

Mrs. Boyle was employed by the former Wyandotte Worsted Co. as a payroll clerk from 1949 until the Pittsfield branch closed in 1963.

She was a communicant of St. Charles' Church and a member of Skyline Country Club.

She and her husband, Connell E. Boyle, were married June 28, 1941, in Stafford Springs, Conn., where Mrs. Boyle's parents had lived. Mr. Boyle died Jan. 16, 1997.

Besides her son, she leaves another son, Kevin D. Boyle of Meredith, N.H.; four grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Muriel R. Boyle died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Charles' Church by the Rev. Peter A. Gregory, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare of the Berkshires in care of DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, which is in charge of arrangements. She also leaves her son Connell's companion, Lorene Burke.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 3, 2007.

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Larry Gero

December 17, 2007

Connie and Kevin
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Larry and Jack Gero

Audrey and Jim Wellspeak

December 10, 2007

Our thoughts are with you at this time of the passing of your mother.

Dave Healey

December 5, 2007

To Connie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I received the news from John Harding.
Please accept my condolences in this time of sorrow.

Bob Maloney

December 4, 2007

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Sorry I can't make the service. Let me know if I can do anything.

Joe Consolini

December 3, 2007

Very sorry to hear the news Conny

therese standring

December 3, 2007

Dear Connie,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Rene kept us informed of her progress. She was blessed to have lived an independent life to the very end. May you find peace in this holiday season knowing your mom is in a restful place.
Sincerely,
Therese and Gordon Standring

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