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James Michael Boustead, 43, of Burgettstown; Hanover Twp., passed away on Monday June 9, 2025 in UPMC Montifore Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born on November 7, 1981 in Weirton, WV a son of Kevin and Karen Wiseman Boustead of Hanover Twp.
A gifted welder, he worked for Bestway Oilfield, Inc.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Shannon Lynn Gates Boustead whom he married on April 14, 2005; four sons Evan Boustead of Weirton, WV, Zachary, Dominic and Jayden Boustead all at home; his Pap James Anderson of Hanover Twp. and his sister Jennifer Boustead of Toronto, OH.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Helen Anderson and his paternal grandparents Charles and Martha Boustead.
Arrangements will be held privately for his immediate family under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. of Burgettstown.
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