Margaret Boland Obituary

Margaret A. Boland of Scranton died Monday at home. She was the widow of William J. "Bela" Boland, who died March 7, 1998.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Keegan Granahan, and was a graduate of South Catholic High School. She was a member of the Christ the King Church, Dunmore.

Surviving are a son, William Boland of Old Forge; a brother, Joseph Granahan of Scranton; two sisters, Joan Deykes of Dunmore; and Ellen Granahan of Dunmore; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Anne Boland Cushner; a son, Michael Boland; and a brother William Granahan.

The funeral will be Saturday from the Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home, 2025 Green Ridge St., Dunmore, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. To offer an online condolence, visit ODonnellFuneral.com.

Published by Scranton Times on Nov. 15, 2012.
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We are so sorry for your loss. My mother Mary will miss her dear cousin terribly. Peggy and I enjoyed swapping family genealogy tips; she had such a wealth of knowledge about and love for her family. May you find comfort in knowing she's with them now in God's grace.

Ellen Fischler

November 17, 2012

Boland Family, Sorry to hear of Peg's passing. I was a friend of your Mother and Father abuot fify years ago in Dumore. May God watch over you.

Jim & Marie Golden

November 15, 2012

I will always be grateful to Aunt Peg for being so kind and helpful to "John's girls" when Dad died. She was a source of comfort to us and a great help in making arrangements regarding his service and apartment. She was the last one left who remembered the Boland family history. My prayers to you, Billy, and your family, especially Amanda. Love, Pam Boland MacKinnon

Pam MacKinnon

November 15, 2012

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