Donald M. Boland age 79 of Salem, NH, died Sunday at the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.
He was born in Lowell, MA, where he grew up and attended schools and graduated from St. Peter’s High School. He later received an Associates Degree from St. Anselm’s College in Manchester, NH. He was a resident of Salem for the past 57 years.
Mr. Boland was a retired patrolman and prosecutor for the Salem Police Department, where he worked for 40 years. He also worked for Rockingham Honda in Salem. He was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. He was a founder and member the Knights of Columbus # 4442, the Bishop Peterson Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was past president of the of the Southern NH Crime Line, member of the Mass Crime Prevention, past president of the Salem Kiwanis, and a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Boland was a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II and was a member and past 2nd Vice Commander of the AMVETS Post # 2 in Salem. He was also an active volunteer in the town of Salem.
Don was predeceased by a daughter Arlene Boland
He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Olga (Gielazauskas) Boland of Salem
Son: Capt. Donald J. & his Wife Dorothy Boland (USN) of Woodbridge, VA
Daughter: Patricia & her Husband Richard O’Brien of Shrewsbury, MA
Brother: Frank & his Wife Georgette Boland of Lowell, MA
Sister: Blanche Krawczyk of Florida
6 Grandchildren: D.J. & his wife Kelly Boland of Morgantown, WV, Ensign Adam Boland (USN), Midshipman Brian Boland (USN), Lance Corporal Michael O’Brien, (USMC), Andrew O’Brien, & Colleen O’Brien. Several Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday. Feb. 16 at 10 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Feb. 15 from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the AMVETS, 38 Millville St, Salem, NH 03079 or to the Knights of Columbus, 37 Main St, Salem, NH 03079