1942 - 2024
Visitation
October 8, 20249:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Funeral
October 8, 202411 A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
Richard Dennis Boland, 82, of Westford, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Westford House. He was the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth (Saunders) Boland, who predeceased him on May 8, 2017.
Born in Lowell, MA, on July 19, 1942, Richard was the cherished son of the late Richard Boland and Marie F. (Riley) Boland. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Northeastern University and spent his professional career with Polaroid before retiring.
Richard had a passion for photography, gardening, and cars, especially drag racing. A true car enthusiast, he took great pride in his vintage car, which he considered his prized possession.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Julie Ferguson of North Chelmsford, and his six beloved grandchildren: Phoenix and Connor Ferguson of North Chelmsford, and Cameryn Mueller, Andrew, Tyler, and Ryan Boland, all of Hudson, NH. He also leaves behind two nieces and a nephew.
Richard was predeceased by his son, Tim Boland, and his sisters, Nancy Crocker and Brenda Boland.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Funeral Tuesday October 8, 2024 from 9am to 10am with a service at 11am at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Edward J. Auger
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To the Boland Family
I was very sad to hear of your fathers passing. We worked together at Polaroid for many years. We coached our boys in soccer. We carpooled to work for many years. Dick was a very smart man and I learned much from him.
May he rest in peace with Saunie and Timmy.
I will pray for him.
God bless you Dick.
Edward J. Auger
El Paso, Texas
Joanne Saunders
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Julie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You spoke so lovingly of your dad. I saw how much you love him, and took such good care of him. God Bless.