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Regina Boyland Obituary

BOYLAND, Regina A. "Gina" Of Chelsea, on September 24. Devoted mother of Sean Denis Boyland. Beloved companion of Stephen Woodward. Loving daughter of Denise M. Boyland and the late William Edward Boyland. Dear sister of Nancy Boyland, Rita Moore and her husband Len, Andrew Boyland and his wife Patricia, Mary Perron and her husband Henry, Christine and Jane Boyland, Also survived by several aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Harvard College graduate, Regina worked for many years at the Division of Continuing Education at Harvard University. From there, she devoted herself full-time to her true passion of working with the disadvantaged and refugee populations. She was a volunteer coordinator for a local soup kitchen, and most recently the activities coordinator for a homeless shelter. She was an active member of St. Rose Parish and dedicated participant in numerous outreach programs throughout the Boston area. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend her Funeral Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, CHELSEA on Wednesday, October 1 at 11 AM. Interment will be private. Visiting hours have been respectfully omitted. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Rose Church or the Greater Boston Food Bank, 99 Atkinson Street, Boston 02118 www.gbf.org. Frank A. Welsh & Sons 617-889-2723 Chelsea, MA

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Steve Levine

October 1, 2008

I only knew Regina through her sister Nancy. It is very sad and so unfair to lose such a young and caring person. The world has lost a wonderful person and the angels have gained a new friend. My wishes to the family in this time of grief.

MELISSA MARTIN-COSTA

September 30, 2008

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Regina's passing. I have worked with her for the last few years in Chelsea through her volunteer work with St. Rose's Food Pantry, and have always been inspired by her selflessness and devotion. She will be sadly missed by many people in the Chelsea community.

Mark Colvson

September 29, 2008

I did not know Regina, but know her sister Christine through her work at Bryn Mawr College. It's clear that the dedication and generosity we at BMC have all come to admire in Chris were also abundantly present in the life of her sister. My sincere condolences to everyone whose life Regina touched.

Mark Colvson
Bryn Mawr College

Joanne Franco

September 29, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Julie Towers

September 28, 2008

Darkness is merely the absence of light. May Regina's light radiate forth forever more as a shining example of humanity at its very brightest and best.

I never knew Regina, but I know the world is a colder, darker place for her passing.

May she rest in peace.

September 28, 2008

Thinking of Regina: I only knew her for a month or so when she began working at Cardinal Medeiros Center in Boston. She had a kind word for everyone and always was cheery. I like those traits in a person. I like to think that she is in a nice place now. God bless. William C. Moynihan, Sr.

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