Robert Patrick Boland

BOLAND, Robert Patrick - (May 4, 1917 - April 23, 2013) - Passed away peacefully on April 23rd at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion, Robert (Bob) Boland, age 95, WWII veteran of the 166th Newfoundland Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Born in Caplin Bay (now Calvert), Bob was a family man with a passion for music and berry picking who worked with the provincial government and the City of St. John's. He remained active in the community long into retirement, was a member of the 166th Royal Newfoundland Artillery Association and a lifetime member of both the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion. Predeceased by his loving wife Ethel (O'Brien); brothers: Gordon, Ernest, and Aiden; sisters: Margaret (O'Toole) and Charlotte (Whelan). Leaving to mourn but celebrating his long and wonderful life are children: Brenda (Gary) Mandville, Denise (Glen) Gibling, Paula Boland, Carl Boland, and Karen Boland (Marc Garson); grandchildren: Chris (Meighan) and Laura Mandville; Leah, Heather, and Colin Gibling; Katie, Shawn, and Emily Skazlic; and Erin and Sara Garson; as well as extended family, friends, neighbours, and comrades. Bob's family would like to extend thanks to the wonderful staff at the Pavilion, especially VP3, for their love and care over the past 2 years. Visitation will be held at Caul's Funeral Home Thursday and Friday at 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Teresa's Parish, Mundy Pond Road on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.