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Gerlinde F. Boyack

1935 - 2018

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

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Remick & Gendron Funeral Home

811 Lafayette Road

Hampton, New Hampshire

Gerlinde Boyack Obituary

Gerlinde F. Boyack, 82, of Hampton, died peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Bad Homburg, Germany on November 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Johannes and Anny (von Hayn) Fritzen She immigrated to the United States at the age of 21. She had been a resident of Hampton for 18 years, previously residing in Waltham, Harvard, Lexington, and Marblehead, MA. She worked as an innovative instructor of physical fitness for adults and movement education for children. She was a rhythmic gymnastic teacher to hundreds of grade school children in Winchester, MA. Her popular adult classes in Marblehead, Woburn, Lexington, and Hampton, attracted many long-term followers. In addition to teaching her classes, she presented her philosophy and programs at workshops and seminars sponsored by universities and YMCAs throughout the country. As a lifelong athlete, she was a flat water kayak racer in her youth and took up white water kayaking and skiing in her middle age. She was also a jogger and/or walker throughout her life. While engaged in all these activities she was a dedicated mother who raised four children. She greatly enjoyed classical music, reading, and travelling. She shared 56 years of marriage with her late husband James R. Boyack, who predeceased her in 2014. Family members include her children, Cindy Boyack, Heidi Barba, Tonia Kopp and Evan Boyack; grandchildren, Stefanie, Ryan, Larissa, Isabella, and Jessica; also survived by her brother Bodo Fritzen and sister Ingrid Nemelka and many nieces and nephews. A visiting hour will be held from 11 AM -12 PM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will immediately follow at 12 noon in the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Gerlindes memorial website, sign her tribute wall or for directions.

Published by The Lexington Minuteman from Sep. 9 to Sep. 20, 2018.
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I joined a gym today and was remembering my amazing gymnastics teacher from when I was a child. A light that shone so bright I still remember it 40 years later-and still feel it, too. All of her marathons are in heaven now. I will offer a wish for peace for the earth from her and me with each step I take. God bless you Gerlinde.

Alethea Black

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June 13, 2023

To the family of Gerlinde. I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Gerlinde. She used to come in to Scottrade in Portsmouth where I first met her, and I helped her with her investments. But she was so much more than just a client. She was so personable and friendly, and always had many wonderful stories to tell. We often talked for over an hour. She was so wise that I relished the times that we spoke. We would always say we had to get together over coffee or dinner, because we never finished all that we had to say. My regret now is we never did. I will miss her a great deal. You were lucky to have her a part of your lives. Clint Frary.

Clint Frary

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April 11, 2020

I have many wonderful memories of Gerlinde when we both lived in Lexington. I attended her exercise classes and she was always an inspiration. My condolences to her family.

Elizabeth Keddy

September 12, 2018

As you remember your beloved Gerlinde Boyack, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Psalm 94;18,19

J B

September 10, 2018

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Remick & Gendron Funeral Home

811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842

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12:00 p.m.

Remick & Gendron Funeral Home

811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842

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