Holyoke, Massachusetts
Sep 20, 1923 – Jun 4, 2012 (Age 88)
Margaret M. Boyle 1923 - 2012 HOLYOKE - This past Monday, Holyoke lost a much beloved member of its community with the passing of Margaret "Ma" Boyle. Born on September 20, 1923 to Daniel C. and Emma Donahue, she grew to affect the lives of countless lucky souls. In 1944, she graduated from Our...
Read MoreI am very sorry for your deep loss. There is nothing like a mother's love. I'm sure her memories will fill each home daily. God Bless.
Marion George
February 22, 2013 | NH
My deepest condolences to the entire boyle family I had just met her a few weeks ago and know that she was a incredible woman.
Ann Marie Theroux
June 14, 2012 | Holyoke, MA
I had the pleasure to have Mrs. Boyle as a teacher at Holyoke Catholic as well as the opportunity to work beside her at the Halo Center during my work study. She was a charming individual that possessed a contagious smile at all times. My condolences to Susan and her family. You are in my prayers.
Melissa Brown
June 11, 2012 | Holyoke, MA
Peg went to the Elms College with my mother, Anna McAlpine-Bissonnette. I had her for Latin my Freshman year at Sacred Heart. I honestly hated Latin as I saw no purpose for it in my everyday life. I used to stay up late with my mom drilling me on the subject (mom was also a teacher). Of course I sat in the front row right in front of Peg's desk and... used to stand my Latin book up and fall asleep hiding behind it, not because she wasn't a good teacher, more like I just hated any foreign...
Annmarie J. Bissonnette-Christian
June 09, 2012 | Southampton, MA
Mrs. Boyle was the person you went to with any kind of problem at HCHS. She always listened, and found a solution if she could. My sincere sympathies to the family.
Barbara Bell Degon
June 09, 2012 | Punta Gorda, FL
My sincerest condolences to the entire Boyle Family. Ma Boyle was a HCHS institution and always had a smile for everyone. I am sure she is smiling down from her spot in heaven.
Peggy Bowe
June 08, 2012 | Holyoke, MA
Thinking of you all during this very sad time. Nan was an extraordinary woman. I was blessed to have her in my life. I'm so happy she got to meet the babies. She was beaming that day, a memory (one of many) I'll always cherish. Please know you all our in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Kristen, Tom, Meredith, Caroline & Henry
Kristen Krestik
June 08, 2012 | Phoenix, AZ
Nana, there is special place in my heart and memory for you. Thoughts and prayers that you have been reunited with those that went before you and that you all will watch over all of us that still remain. May your angel wings allow you to soar. Love Jennifer
Jennifer Walsh
June 08, 2012 | Apopka, FL
Brian and family, My sympathies to you-she was a great teacher-I have so many fond memories from our class. May your happy memories comfort you.
JoAnne Lafleur Staltare
June 08, 2012 | Westfield, MA