Peacefully at Lanark Heights Nursing Home, Kitchener, formerly of Lucan, on May 23, 2014 in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Wright) for over 59 years. Dear father of Marlene Boland of Oro-Medonte and the late Risto Laamanen, Bernard Boland and Sharon Mardlin of Stittsville, Joanne Boland of Ridgetown, Rosemary Boland and Allan Ryan of Waterloo and Brenda Boland and Ross Courtis of Conestogo. Will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Craig and Liz, Angelina; Laura and Dan, Amanda; Patrick, Lindsey and Sheldon; Gayle, Loretta; Keenan and Evan, and great-grandpa of Aden, Darren and Bailey. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Survived by brothers-in-law Jim Ryan and Joseph Wright and sisters-in-law, Theresa Boland, Marg Boland, Hilda Wright and Evelyn Wright. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Boland, sisters Marie Walsh and Margaret Ryan and his brothers, Joseph, Lawrence, Jerry and Leonard Boland. Jack farmed for 35 years in Biddulph Township and prior to that in McGillivray Township. He was an active member of various church, school and farm boards and was a regular blood donor.
Friends and family may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Monday, May 26th at 11 AM with Father Dariusz Lewandowski presiding. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 8 PM.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
BOLAND: John F. (Jack) of Kitchener formerly of Lucan
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Diane Elston
Bernie, Sharon and family,
My deepest condolences to you family on your recent loss of Jack. I am sure he will be deeply missed, may your memories of good times with him bring you all peace.
Diane Elston
The Trudgen family formerly of Francis St., Lucan
we were so sorry to hear about Jack’s passing, we were neighbours with Marg and Jack for a number of years, they were awesome neighbours and we always enjoyed our back yard chats!
Sincere condolences to Marg and family
Rob C
Bernie & Sharon
My condolensces to you both and your family. Our thoughts and support are with you.
The DMPP 5 team
Harry Hardy
Our sincere sympathy,We have known Jack for some time. Jack and Marg joined us many times for bus tours, we had many good conversations which we will remember.
Joan Scott
Marg so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. He was great man who loved to remember all his old neighbours and ask about them when ever you were talking to him. He will be missed by all. Joan
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
To Marg and the Boland family our thoughts are with you
Don & Bonnie Froats
Sorry to hear of John’s passing , may the warm cherished memories comfort you.
Bob and Helen Patterson
Sorry to hear of Johns passing. Please accept our condolences and our prayers.
Bill Allison and Sylvia
Our sincere expression of sympathy to the Boland Family on Jack’s passing. Being an old friend and neighbour, he was number one. If more people set Jack’s example, the world would be a better place. Sincerely, Bill Allison and Sylvia Laberee
Mike and Joan Kelly
Marg and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Jack was a wonderful person and he will certainly be remembered by
all who knew him. He always had an interesting joke or story to tell and that seemed to make the day. Rest in peace Jack.
LIG Ottawa
To Bernie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know that Jesus has prepared a special place for your Dad (John 14:1-3) and you can take solace in the knowledge that he is now home in peace and comfort.
Judy Pitt
Marg and family
Sorry to hear about John.
He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Judy
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
To Marg, Bernie, Sharon and family
John was a friendly man who always had a story to tell, and we enjoyed listening to them. He was an interesting man to visit with. John will be missed by all. Treasure your memories of him. We send our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Fred & Sharon
Sherrie
Brenda, Ross, Evan and Keenan, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you.
Sherrie, Jay, Connor, Sadie and Maddy
John and Shirley Dykstra
Bernard,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace be in your heart.
Ted and Helen Toonders
we send our deepest sympathy Marg and children.
our prayers go out to you and the famly,
It was a real pleasure to have know Jack,
he was a good neighbour,always enjoyed his company.
Anne Giesen and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Bonnie Manders
Marg and Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy.
Gordon & Viola Bain
While we did not know John, Bernie and Sharon – indeed their family as well — have been a big and important part of our lives. We stand with them in spirit and send our condolences.
Gord and Vi Bain
Holland Landing, ON
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Marg & Family So sorry to here about John’s passing Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ray & Sue
Karen(Boland)Campbell
Deepest sympathy Aunt Marg and family. Peace and love to you all.
He will be missed. Love Pat and Jerry Boland’s family.
Angeline
John will be greatly missed. He always had lots of stories to tell. and always kept up to date with current events.I enjoyed listening to them all. He was always a wonderful neighbour and friend. My condolences to the family.