Donald Eugene Boles1 
M, #44981, b. Sep 20, 1938, d. Apr 24, 2001
| Father* | John Ivan Boles1 b. May 8, 1900, d. Nov 22, 1963 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Mae Rowell1 b. Feb 24, 1908, d. Jan 20, 1979 |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Sep 20, 1938 | Donald Eugene Boles was born on Sep 20, 1938 at Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States .1 |
| He was the son of John Ivan Boles and Elizabeth Mae Rowell.1 | ||
| Death* | Apr 24, 2001 | Donald Eugene Boles died on Apr 24, 2001, at age 62 at South Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.1 |
| Burial* | Apr 28, 2001 | He was buried on Apr 28, 2001 at Branch View Cemetery, Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 142167185.2 |
| Obituary | May 3, 2001 | OBITUARY: SOUTH ROYALTON—Donald E. Boles, 62, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at his home in South Royalton. He was born Sept. 20, 1938 in South Royalton, the son of John I. And Elizabeth M. (Rowel) Boles. He attended schools in South Royalton, and began working at a young age at Windsor County Feeds. On June 14, 1957, he married Phyllis Parker in South Royalton. They lived for a short time in Rochester where he farmed. He was a "Jack of all trades" and a tireless worker. He worked construction for Connecticut River Valley Construction, Lavenna Construction out of Rutland, and on and off for his brother Alex Boles. He was employed at Beacon Feed at Bethel Mill Grain in Bethel and Brailey’s Feed Store in South Royalton. He farmed at the Edson Gifford Farm in East Randolph and throughout his life he did masonry work. Most recently he was employed at Vermont Log Homes where he had worked for six years, retiring this past June. He loved to dance and for several years was active with the Ed Larkin Contra Dancers. Both he and his wife danced with the Contra Dancers during the Tunbridge Fair. He always enjoyed a good game of Yahtzee or cribbage. He threw shoes in the Sharon Horseshoe League where he and his sons helped to build the horseshoe pits. He also pitched shoes at Ed Parker’s (his brother-in-law) in White River Jct., He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his honesty, his warm and friendly smile and his love of children. He is survived by his wife of South Royalton, two sons; Paul Boles of Sharon and Steven Boles of South Royalton; two grandchildren; Lindsey and Darren Boles of Sharon; six brothers; Leslie Boles, Frank Boles and Alexander Boles all of South Royalton; Robert Boles of East Bethel, Matthew Boles of North Tunbridge, and Ernest Boles of Royalton; a sister, Gena Britch of North Tunbridge; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John Boles, and a sister, Louise Boles Churchill. Calling hours were held April 26 at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea. The funeral service was held April 27 at the United Church of South Royalton. The church was filled to standing room only with Rev. James Proctor officiating. Paul Roy on the piano and Harold Luce and Wayne Doyle on the fiddles played "Wildwood Flower" and "Old Rugged Cross," Don’s sister-in-law, Dorothea Boles, read a poem written by Donald’s niece, Monica Clark. Kathy Benson, another of Don’s nieces also shared a poem. The organist was Carol Rousseau and the pall bearers included Sheldon Amell, Lenny Amell, Robin Boles, Stanley Parker, Roger Clark and Stewart Holmes. A committal service was held immediately following the church service in the Branch View Cemetery in South Royalton. A reception was held later at the Boles home. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Make a Wish Foundation" of Vermont, 100 Dorset Street, Suite 13, South Burlington, Vt. 05403 or to the South Royalton Rescue Squad, c/o Corinne Ingraham, RRI Box 352, South Royalton, Vt. 05068. Published online by The White River Valley Herald - 03 May 2001.3 |