Barbara A. Boivin

Boivin, Barbara A. CLIFTON PARK Barbara A. Boivin, daughter of the late Mary (Kolacz) and Sylvester Maxwell of Cohoes passed away in the early hours of April 24, 2010 hand-in-hand with her husband and lifelong sweetheart. She was 77 years old and has resided in Clifton Park since 1976. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Robert Boivin, with whom she shared 55 blissful years; her six devoted children, Barbara J. (Timothy Parker), Bruce, Brenda (Andrew Kinstler) Brian (Tanya Carlson), Bradley (Beth) and Bentley (Sara), and her five grandchildren, Jake Kinstler, Benjamin and Brittany Boivin, and Emily and Maxwell Boivin. She was the sister of the late Thomas Maxwell, the late John (Helen) Maxwell, the late Edward (Sophie) Maxwell, Virginia (George) Opela, Isabel (Casimer) Drosky, and William (Carol) Maxwell. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews and the countless people whose life she touched. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and friend. While Bob worked to make a living, Barbara worked at home to make the living worthwhile. She committed her boundless energy to fostering a family full of love, support, and happiness. Once her family had grown and securely found their place in the world, Barbara became office manager for her son Bradley's landscaping business for 21 years. In her final days, Barbara left a note to thank her family and friends for the cards, calls, and visits that filled her with encouragement and hope as she struggled with her illness. Your words and prayers made a difference. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Michael's Church, Ontario Street, Cohoes. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Marra and Boivin Funeral Homes, corner of Remsen and Columbia St., Cohoes Tuesday, April 27 from 4-8 p.m.