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Ron King
June 28, 2025
I was blessed to meet Sean at College of the Redwoods where we played football. When I first met him, he was introduced as "Hot Water". In our first practice together I understood the title. Sean was as fierce a competitor on and off the field. We also enjoyed deer hunting together as I shared my secret spots with him. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this great man. I will cherish the memories of our time together on, and off the field.
Daughter
November 18, 2024
Dad, not a day goes by that I don't miss you terribly. You are my hero, and I wish I had a chance to tell you.
Seana
March 25, 2017
Dear all who loved Sean,
The love and admiration of Sean does live with us. Heart felt blessings on my cousins Marie, Bobby and family.
Margaret
Kathleen Wanner
March 25, 2017
Sean
Always in my prayers
Marie Boylan
March 24, 2017
Sean, You are 52 years today! I always remember and cherish the day you were born! I miss you so much. Love always, Mom
Marie Boylan
December 19, 2016
We celebrated your life and mourned your loss this day in 2009. Watch over all of us my dear son. Love forever, Mom
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2016
Our 7th Year anniversary of your loss but your memory is being kept alive my dear son. I returned just in time tonight from Hawaii. I spent Thanksgiving this year with Jessica. God bless you always. I love you forever. Lots of friends commented on memory pictures of you posted this weekend. I am missing you always. Love, Mom
Marie Boylan
March 24, 2016
Sean, I cherish memories of your birth on March 24, 1965 and every year since. You are always in my thoughts. We lost you way too soon. You are 51 today. I miss you and love you. Today we celebrate your birthday by attending your granddaughter Kayla's performance in "Annie". She's 10 and might be a little "ham" like you were at 10. Always, Mom
Seana Marie Boylan
December 24, 2015
Wish I could go visit my dad in heaven and get a hug. His hugs were filled with love, safety and comfort. Missing him deeply tonight. Love you Dad
Marie Boylan
December 19, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2009 a Celebration of Life was held for Sean. Today is Saturday, December 19, 2015, six years later. It was held at Crazy Creek Gliderport, Middletown, CA. I cherish the memories of and appreciate all the people who participated and attended my beloved son's memorial with us, his family. "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end". Sean is loved and cherished forever.
Kris Foran
November 29, 2015
Thinking of you Sean, your family and all of your friends that miss you. I know you are looking down on us and watching over as you watched over us in life. Aunt Kris
Aunt Stephanie Land
November 29, 2015
You were one of the Bedt Sean. We miss you so much. Look after Michael and Donna, they loved you too!
Fishing in Bodega Bay
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2015
Our Sean, our son, a gift to this world...I am so humble and proud to be your mother and you are in my thoughts frequently throughout each and every day. You will be remembered always by every soul you touched during your life especially your family. I treasure all the memories and speak of you often. I am reminded of one story or another every day. I'll love you for eternity. Mom
Agnes Brown
November 19, 2015
As Thanksgiving comes again, your many family, friends, and loved ones again thank God for His gift of sending you, albeit for too short a time. Your loving family: Marie, Bob, Leona, Seana, Jessica and Kayla have kept your memory alive and continue to make us all proud. We will always miss you and believe that to live in the hearts of those who still love you is never to die. Rest in peace, Sweet Prince.
Vicki Safford
November 18, 2015
I used to watch Sean when he was a child back in San Bernardino Ca, what a sweet child he was, it saddens me to see that he has pasted so young in life, but in looking at things it appears he had a wonderful life with many blessings while he was here on earth. I am sad for his family, but they have many wonderful memories with him, he may not be here, but he is not forgotten...hugs to you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Leona Boylan
November 29, 2014
I remember when this song came out and the relevance it has had in my life, I still hear it an am still reminded and it still makes me cry every time I hear it. Thinking of it today and having a good remembrance cry! Still remembered and not forgotten Robert Sean Boylan 3-24-1965 - 11-28-2009. Still love you and miss you!
In the pool with Kayla, aged 3
November 29, 2014
Sean and his "Little Betty" Kayla, granddaughter
November 29, 2014
Flying his plane which he loved to do
Seana Boylan
November 29, 2014
Five years ago today (November 28, 2009) I lost my main man, my dad. Not a day passes that I do not miss him. There will always be a an emptiness inside me not being able to see him and tell him i love him again. With that being said, losing him has taught me how quickly life can change in a flash, and to appreciate everyone and everything in my life. This morning I watched my daughter sleeping so peacefully for a while and became overwhelmed with love to the point of tears (how did i get so lucky?) , and I want to send gratefulness out to the universe. I am sad my dad is gone, but my dad I know would want me to be happy and not be crippled by his loss. He was one of a kind, as anyone that was lucky enough to ever meet him knows. May we give all the extra love we have for loved ones lost to those that are still here in front of us today. Miss you so much dad!! Until we meet again...
Leona Boylan
November 29, 2014
I remember when this song came out and the relevance it has had in my life, I still hear it an am still reminded and it still makes me cry every time I hear it. Thinking of it today and having a good remembrance cry! Still remembered and not forgotten Robert Sean Boylan 3-24-1965 - 11-28-2009. Still love you and miss you!
Mark Basque
November 29, 2014
Mark Basque I wish I had a "selfie" when he and I were flying back from Bruce's wedding in Chico. He made me fly (hold the wheel really) while he climbed in the back of the Volkswagen with wings and do some "technical wire jiggling" to get the radio working. After a pretty good discussion, that included my lack of flying quals, he showed me what to do and not do. When he climbed back into his seat, and took over I noticed he was not doing anything to fly the plane....he had it perfectly trimmed the whole time i was "flying". LOL
Susan Boyd
November 29, 2014
Susan Stewart Boyd Love you Marie and send hugs your way. Sean was so lucky to have you as a mother and you lucked out in the Son department. Thank you for having such a great son and sharing him with us. We think of him every day. Xo
Martin Gifford
November 29, 2014
Martin Gifford I remember in High School PHS during summer vacation my mom took us to Yosemite. Sean had a box he made with a pet rat in it. We literally made it all the way to Yosemite in that VW van of my moms. She never suspected the rat until we started hiking up the trail and Sean still had the box with him. My mom (Bev) is all "let me see that box!" and then it was like "What do you have in here"? and then "aaagh!". Of course she wasn't mad. I think she admired our tactics. Hehe.. Sean and my step brother Mike Sedano were a year younger then me but Sean always acted like a big brother. God bless Marie.
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2014
"...And think of him (our Sean) as living in the hearts of those he touched for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much." (by E. Brenneman) You are loved and remembered so much by everyone and still are never forgotten each and every day. Love, Mom
November 25, 2014
Missing you, thinking of you! But knowing you are watching over all of us! Love Aunt Kris
Kathleen Wanner
November 25, 2014
I say a prayer for Sean everyday and I always will keep him in my heart. My love and prayers to his family.
Hugs
Kathleen
Becky
November 24, 2014
Thinking about you today, we are getting close to the day when you left us and this time of year just makes me think of you. The girls are doing well and we are all so incredibly proud of them, I'm sure that you are too.
March 25, 2014
Missing you so much...now maybe you are reunited with grand mom...I think she was looking forward to seeing you again! Love Aunt Kris
March 25, 2014
Dear Marie and all who love Sean,
Thank you for sharing Sean's birthday. I am sending him up some love today as well as to his whole family and other dear ones who miss him. Sean continues to be someone admired for his gusto of living fully and good heart.
A big month for the passing of your mother Marie as well as the anniversary of Sean's birth. Take really good care of yourself.
With caring and love,
Margaret
Kristin's House, Edgewater, MD
March 24, 2014
Today would be Sean's 49th birthday! I will always treasure the memories of my wonderful son who was loved so much by all. Sean's grandmother passed away on March 14, 2014 and her funeral was on Friday, March 21, 2012. She was 93 years old. Here is a favorite picture of Sean with his grandmother and lots of family in August 2005, his last trip to Maryland and for Grandma's 85th birthday party. Love, Marie
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2013
Sean, it's hard to believe you have been gone from us four years now as of today. You are in my thoughts every day, all day and always will be. I will always miss you. Love, Mom
Kris Foran
November 24, 2013
Remembering my nephew Sean, as I do so often, miss him so much...thinking of his family especially on this anniversity!
Aunt Strphanie
November 18, 2013
Thinking of you Sean and sending prayers for Lee and the girls and Marie
Becky
November 17, 2013
Sean, I'm thinking of you today. You are loved and missed by all of us.
Kathleen Wanner
November 29, 2012
Marie and family,
Always thinking of you and Sean. He remains in my prayers daily and always will. He is that bright star in heaven that always shines on you. Love
Kathy
Dale Engles
November 28, 2012
Just thinking of you again old friend. You left us 2 days before my daughter was born and I learned of your passing just minutes after she was delivered. It was truly a bittersweet day for me. Although 11/28 is a day of mourning for me, I always have you in mind when I celebrate my daughter on 11/30. I'll never forget the Shasta trips and all of your dangerous toys. Wakeboarding isn't the same without being shot at with a potato gun. RIP
The Four of You--Jessica's 16th birthday, November 19, 2007
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2012
Now, the third year after your departure from our world, myself, your Dad and your girls miss you so much. We will always love you and cherish you. You were loved by the entire family and all your friends are always remembered to me by them. May you be resting in peace. I love you so much!
Agnes Brown
March 24, 2012
On March 24, 2012, Sean's 47th birthday, Sean's family and friends still miss him so much. Nothing can fill that void that will always be there. Sean was such a bright spot in so many people's lives, and we will always remember and miss him and all that he taught us about love and life. Rest in peace, Sweet Prince.
A Treasured Birthday Card (Expressions from Hallmark)
Marie Boylan
March 24, 2012
On the day you were born, the heavens smiled and brightened our lives with a son, As the days gathered into years, new dreams and challenges rose on the horizon, and off you went to meet them, soaring on your new found wings. Life is as unpredictable and ever-changing as the sky, but one thing is certain--there is nothing as high and deep and wise and unending as the love that arrived with you that first day. Happy Birthday on this your 47th year. Love, Mom & Dad
Kathy Wanner
December 3, 2011
Marie, Bobby, Leona and family,
Not a day goes by that I don't say a prayer for Sean and his beautiful family. Now, I also include Trigger his beloved sidekick. I had the honor of caring for Sean as a little boy with the beautiful eyes. I reconnected with him in Maryland at the family reunion, he had grown into a handsome young man with beautiful eyes and a loving heart. I still find tears running every time I think of him now among so many of our beloved angels and believe he has reunited with all of them and they all bestow from Heaven an abundance of love and security to the ones who were left behind. His legacy will follow with his beautiful girls and granddaughter and the Heavens will glow with pride as he remembers all of you. Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but openings where our loved ones shine and watch over us to let us know they are happy. Sean, you may be gone but never far from the ones who loved and knew you. With love, Kathy
Marie Boylan
December 2, 2011
The following appeared in the Press Democrat on Sunday, November 27, 2011 in honor of my son, Sean Boylan. Monday, November 28th was the second anniversary of our loss:
Sean...On the day you were Born the Heavens smiled. On the day of your Death it was as if you suddenly soared away on invisible wings. You are so loved and missed more than can be expressed. You are in our hearts and minds daily and forever.
Stephanie Land
November 29, 2011
This is the worst time for Sean's family and friends...the holidays coming that he so loved to be with us all...you are so missed nephew and friend...until I join you there...keep my place in line!! I love you!
Sean with Donna (cousin) 1998
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Aunt Beth's House 2005
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Sean & Leona and Seana & Jessica Capital Washington, D.C. 1997
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Chris, Sean & Bruce 2005
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Sean & Me (mother) Marie 2005
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Sean and Ben around 2002
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2011
Leona and Sean
October 4, 2011
Sean and Jessica
October 4, 2011
Dad and Kayla cooking
October 4, 2011
Dad and I w/ nana and the "gang"
October 4, 2011
Dad and Kayla
October 4, 2011
Sean, Jessica, Leona
October 4, 2011
Resting on Nana's Porch
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
Busy Guarding
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
By the Pool
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
Trigger on Guard
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
On the Wing of an Airplane
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
Still a Pup
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
Trigger's Last Day
Marie Boylan
September 23, 2011
"TRIGGER" Seán's faithful, devoted and well-loved sidekick is gone from our sight now. Born September 1, 2001 and regretfully put to Rest on September 22, 2011.
Trigger so missed you Seán and our only comfort is that he is now with you in Heaven. He is buried at home. He spent his last few hours with us at For Pete's Sake Rugby Field where he was with you on many occasions there. We love and miss you both forever.
Marie Boylan
March 24, 2011
Today is your birthday and you have been remembered to me by Leona, some of my friends, my sisters and your DAD. I am sure many others are thinking of you today, maybe only a little more than they do every other day since you were taken from us. Your Dad and I wanted to go out to Bodega to the ocean where we remembered your 45th birthday and had a ceremony and left your ashes there. The weather is predicted to be too dangerous for this today. I know you are watching over us and would tell us that we made the right decision. We will go out soon. Love always and forever, Mom (and Dad and all of us)
Kristin Foran
March 1, 2011
It is almost time to celebrate your birthday.. I so wish with all my heart we could celebrate it with you! I think of you everyday! and miss knowing you we're somewhere on this earth doing something for someone, I wish I would have talked to you more, seen you more and had opportunity to listen to you more! Sean, you are in my heart I am still thinking I will see you again someday..until then Aunt Kris
Sean on the Job
Marie Boylan
February 18, 2011
Drilling Work
February 18, 2011
Theresa Walsh Frei
February 3, 2011
Theresa Walsh Frei February 2 at 7:33pm Report
T'he Walsh's, Boylan's and Correro's (Hurd's) go back a long way...these pictures of Sean make my heart ache. I can't imagine what you are feeling as his mom....I thought about him on the day he left this earth...too early as far I'm concerned. I was putting away some photos and came across the ones i sent Janine for the album she put together for you...made me sad...I loved that man...he was seriosuly one of the kindest, genuine, and most authentic individuals I've ever known.....kudos to you Marie...it was your upbringing that he was such a good soul...xoxoxoxoxoxo
A view of the sky after Sean's Memorial Service on December 19, 2009
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Sean with Marjan Winslow, 2004
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Sean with Brendon Winslow, 2004
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Marc and Bruno Hale, same day, 1993--Bruno is Sean's God son and Marc, his very close friend.
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Santa Rosa Fair, Seana & Jessica with Sean 1993
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Jessica, aged 2, with Dad, Sean - 1993
Marie Boylan
February 2, 2011
Marie Boylan
January 20, 2011
Aunt Margo Denney Gliding with Sean
Marie Boylan
December 28, 2010
Daniel Denney and Sean 1992
Marie Boylan
December 28, 2010
Marie Boylan
December 27, 2010
Remembrance of Sean for Christmas Day 2010. All our love always and forever.
August 2005 East Coast Family-Maryland
Marie Boylan
December 25, 2010
Marie Boylan
December 19, 2010
A chara Seán,
On this day, one year ago, your life and loss was honored at your memorial in a manner I had never experienced and will always cherish. I want to add special comments made at or for the memorial service by your loving friends...
Chris Boyd said, in part: "Your worth should never be measured by acquired wealth, awards or accolades...that the people you have touched should measure (it) and...Seán's worth is sitting right here...That it was 'all of us' who are the measuring stick of your worth." (!) What an honor for all of us! It was also said that you have left a piece of yourself in each one of us and that you will continue on within our hearts and minds forever. This has been true for me daily, many times over, every day. You are in my heart and I treasure special memories and always will as your mother. I will always share those stories and feelings particularly with your daughters, Seána and Jessica and your granddaughter, Kayla (Little Betty) and anyone who may care to hear or to tell me memories of you.
Bruno, your godson said: "Nothing will ever be the same without Seán". It is true. I am told this at every opportunity.
Your friend, Marc Hale said: "Seán's greatest gift was that he never judged anybody. He respected everyone for who they (are)."
Your "Diamond in the Rough" Granite Memorial Stone from Pacific Coast Drilling contains your work tools and personal artifacts. It will rotate and face many directions (and) this reminds us of "how Seán's life, going in many directions at once, but still having time for everybody." This overlooks the For Pete's Sake Rugby Field you helped build in Santa Rosa.
Through our close friends, our relatives, and treasured entire family, I have been bestowed with your true spirit. I didn't possess the ability to realize this fully. I am, once again, and continually, humbled and proud to be your mother! My complete love, respect to my most valued son.
It has been said (that the Irish have said) that the 'Good Die Young' but I never really believed that until I had to face the loss of my only son. I loved you so much but now I wish I could have loved you more! Rest in perpetual peace,
Sláinte, Mom
December 1, 2010
Sean and all of you are still in my heart. Love to all who loved him and continue to do so. Thank you for the photos!
Margaret Kessler Allen
Grandmother's 85th Birthday, Maryland August 2005
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2010
Marie Boylan
November 28, 2010
Sean, I treasure every memory of you from the day you were born until I last saw you driving down the road on November 27, 2009. You stopped and smiled. I will forever keep you in my heart and will, as long as I live, stay close to your girls and do whatever I can with and for them. I have always loved you and will forever. I am so proud and humbled at the same time to be your mother. Please be my Guardian Angel--I might need one! Always, Mom
Bob Boylan
November 20, 2010
I've come to appreciate in this past year how many people knew Sean and genuinely felt richer for the experience. The turn-out and respect shown at the memorial service was nothing short of incredible. Meeting so many of his friends there, and at subsequent gatherings, has given me an even better understanding of what an extraordinary individual he was. Although there will always be sorrow, the pride I feel in being Sean’s dad will always be there as well.
Agnes Brown
November 18, 2010
Sean, It's difficult to believe almost a year has passed since you left. Everyone who knew you misses you so much. You were, and still are, such an inspiration to so many who would like to model our lives after you. You were a wonderful son, father, husband, and friend to so many who wish you were still here in our lives. Rest in peace, Sweet Prince.
Daniel Denney
October 18, 2010
I have so much respect for Mr. Sean. I miss him very much. He worked harder than anybody I know. I don't know how he was able to do everything he did without getting any sleep.
Sean, Leona and Jess taking the Winslows boating 2004
Brendon Winslow
October 18, 2010
Sean you will forever be a legend larger than life in my eyes and one of the very few people I consider to be 'a great man'. I love you like a brother man and the times spent with you and your better than wonderful family are some of the best memories of my life. So much so that I had to bring my family to show you off to them. I hope my boys grow up to be just like you mate and 'give it heaps'. Brendon Winslow
Sean and Grandmother Betty, Maryland August 2005
Marie Boylan
October 18, 2010
Sean & Chris Boyd, Maryland August 2005
Marie Boylan
October 18, 2010
Sean Getting the Rugby Ball-March 1, 1992
Marie Boylan
October 18, 2010
Seana and Dad, Her 2004 Graduation Day
Marie Boylan
October 18, 2010
August 2005 - Brent's House, Maryland
Marie Boylan
October 16, 2010
July 2005-Fabio, Kristin with Sean
Marie Boylan
October 16, 2010
Dad at Jessica's Grad Party, June 13, 2009
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
Kayla with Grandpa, June 13, 2009
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
"Working Out" with Weight March 1, 2009
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
Papa Sean "clowning" with Kayla (Little Betty) November 26, 2008
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
Cousin Tina, Sean and Aunt Averill (from downunder)
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
"DAD" with his lovely daughters, Christmas Day 2007
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
Seana's Graduation June 2004
Marie Boylan
October 15, 2010
Margo Denney
October 14, 2010
Sean, you lived your life with, Faith, Hope and Charity. Faith - you knew you were but a small part of a very large phenomena known as humananity created in the image and likeness of God, yet you were self assured and humble. Hope - You awoke each day eager to meet the challenges of working, loving, living, playing knowing that each day presented an opportunity for good. Charity - You shared your enthusiasm and time with others who needed a lift up, a hug or a helping hand. We should all be like you Sean, unfortunately most of us fall short.
Stephanie Land
October 13, 2010
Though nearly a year has passed since you left us...your loss is still a hurt to my heart. I think of you often and remember you with love and joy...rest well, beloved nephew!
Aunt Stephanie
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