John Brendan Boland

Funny how we all touch each other...much more than we realize. I thought I knew John quite well, and yet after attending his memorial, I realized there was much more to him than I ever dreamt.

John was a kind, gentle, and humble soul. He was a man of very little pretense. That quality never struck me as being very important before, but I now realize how rare it is. His words and actions always seemed to match up...what a subtle and attractive human quality!

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John Boland was not only a close friend of mine; he was like a second father. This wonderful man showed me a new way of life when I was down and out. For that, I will be eternally grateful. John was always there for me when I needed him and always gave to others openly.

Together we shared many moments of joy, tears and laughter and I will always cherish those memories. For the past 6 months John and I attended a meeting each week and I was blessed to spend that time with him....

It is with a very heavy heart that I make this entry. John Boland was taken far to early but God chooses only the best to become his angels and since John was an angel on earth he will be in heaven.
For almost 21 years John has been my friend and confidant. He was always there when I needed him and was the best friend that any man could have.
He was an inspiration to those who knew him and a savior to my two children, RaeAnn and Dan. John watched and helped them when I could...

John Brendan Boland was a very kind, loving, caring man that thought of others all the time. He touched so many people by his presence and help in the community. I knew John since 1990. We worked together and from that time on went on to become very good friends. John was not just a friend but part of my family. I have been deeply saddened by his passing and feel he was taken much too young. John still had so much more to offer in this world but I know I have him watching over me and all the...