Michael E. Toland, a longtime resident of Andover and beloved husband of Virginia (King) Toland, passed away at his home on Monday morning, November 5, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73 years old.
Born on October 9, 1945, and raised in both Charlestown and South Boston, he was the son of the late Dennis E. and Margaret (Steeves) Toland. Michael was a graduate of BC High and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University and his MBA from Boston College. Mr. Toland was an Army veteran, entering the military at Boston on September 20, 1968, and receiving his honorable discharge from Fort Lewis, Washington, on September 8, 1971. He attained the rank of Captain while serving in the military and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam.
Michael was an expert in the securities industry, specializing in consumer protection and compliance for Fidelity, New England Securities and the NASD for many years. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed traveling with his wife, Ginny, and his three children, visiting more than 40 National Parks and all 50 states. Michael was an avid reader and loved to study WWII and Civil War history. He was a big fan of all of the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox – a passion he shared with his wife and children – and felt blessed to celebrate many recent championships. Above all, Michael was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to his wife, Ginny, he is survived by his loving children; Sean M. and his wife Heidi A. Toland of Quincy, Dr. Meghan R. Toland and her husband Dr. Michael J. Batcheller of San Diego, California, and Caitlin M. and her husband David T. Henault of South Boston, brother Dennis and his wife Anne Toland of Dennis, cherished grandchildren; Sam and Vivienne Toland, and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Joseph Toland, Mary West, Marguerite Gainey, Richard Toland and Harriet Cadin.
His Funeral will be held in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggett's Pond Road, Andover on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be held in the West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.