Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell Obituary

Charles Bolian, 84, a native of Slidell, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Rollinsford, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Slidell.

Mr. Bolian was born on June 6, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lois and Julius Bolian.

He is survived by his children, Charles 2nd, Melissa, Russell, Robert, RJ, and Tyler; Grandchildren, Ed, Jeremy and Casey; Great-grandchildren Graham and Grace; and close friend, Jill Moore.

Charles was an Archeological Professor at the University of New Hampshire until his retirement. He received his Doctorate in 1975 at the University of Illinois in Anthropology. Charles was a huge supporter of the local theatre group Garrison Players and was active at St. John’s Methodist Church in Dover NH, for many years.

Funeral services will be held as St. John’s United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Avenue, Dover, NH on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm with a reception immediately following in Hartford Hall.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in Charles Bolian’s name to St. John United Methodist Church at https://stjohnsdover.org/give/ or the Garrison Players Art Center at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35934/store/donations/39737

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I met Charlie in 1974 at the Rocks Road archaeology excavations in N.H. It was his enthusiasm for his field, and my own interest that got me hooked for life. Of all the instructors I ever had he was the best!!!! I worked on many sites with him thru N.H. eventually getting my degree and going on for employment at Colonial Williamsburg as conservator in the archaeology department. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Hans Peter Barlow

September 28, 2023 | >Exeter, NH | Student

I remembered my time at UNH very fondly, especially my hours spent in his office. I may have not been the most traditional student but he was more than willing to work with me and help me. I just found out about his passing. I fondly remember him cursing his doctors and eating that snickers anyway and this was 20 years ago. I did go on to work in archeology for many years. It was because of this man I made it through. I'll always remember him. UNH class 2004.

Sarah Vaughn

February 14, 2023 | Beaverton, OR | Student

To Russell and the Bolian family:
My sincere condolences to all as you mourn the passing of Charles. I had the honor of meeting him only a handful of times, however, I do remember him as a kind, generous man with a great sense of humor. He was a great supporter of Garrison Players where I met Russell and shared the fun filled cast parties at their home. Thank You and Rest In Peace Charles Bolian ❤

Joyce Goldstein

October 28, 2022 | Rochester, NH | Friend

Sincere condolences to the family of Charles Bolian. What a fun loving, dry humor person; a true pleasure to be in his company. I pray his soul & Donnas as well Rest in Gods Heavenly Peace

Cyndi Hendricks

October 27, 2022 | Metairie, LA | Friend

What a wonderful man! Did so much in his life, and made so many amazing changes in people's lives! May he rest in peace!

Timothy DeKorne

October 26, 2022 | Somersworth, NH | Friend

Charles was a great man and a great Father. I will cherish all the memories of his life. We love you dad, RIP.

Robert E. Bikian

October 23, 2022 | Family

Charles seem liked a wonderful man no I never got to meet him I wish he did but I knew his son Tyler loved him so very much and he misses him so much R.I.P Charles

Keayra

October 22, 2022

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