Michael R. Boyle

Michael R. Boyle

Michael Boyle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2009.

Michael R. Boyle, 62, of Londonderry, N.H. died on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his sister's home in Merrimack, N.H.

Mr. Boyle was born in Derry, N.H. on May 1, 1947, son of the late Thomas R. and Gladys E. (Nugent) Boyle. He was a resident of Londonderry, N.H. for most of his life.

Mr. Boyle was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Vietnam era. He was employed as an electronics technician for Xerox Corp. in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

He enjoyed snowmobiling and was a former member of the Rough Riders Snowmobile Club. In addition, Mr. Boyle enjoyed rock music, computer golf and was an avid Red Sox fan.

He is survived by his son, Michael T. Boyle and his wife Theresa of Fairfield, Calif.; three grandchildren, Michael T. Boyle, Jr., Christopher R. Boyle and Kobe B. Boyle; his two sisters, Beverly Ann Butterworth and her husband George of Unity, N.H., Kathleen M. Greenleaf and her husband John of Merrimack; two brothers-in-law and longtime friends, Rick Morrisette and Tom Ethridge; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Michael R. Boyle, Jr.

ARRANGEMENTS: There are no calling hours. Following cremation, graveside services with military honors will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, Londonderry. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

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