In Loving Memory of
Colin William Boal
1948-2019
Obituary of Colin William Boal
Colin passed away Sunday the 6th of October with his wife Janet and children Margaret and Geoffrey by his side. He is at peace with his family in Heaven watching over us. Colin was 71. He worked for 29 years at GNGH, and as legal aid in Toronto. Colin is survived by his loving wife Janet, daughter Margaret Cunningham (Boal), son Geoffrey (Trish), adored grandsons Jakob and Ryan. Loved brother of Derek (Lesli) and nieces and nephews, lots of cousins, and will be missed by his sister-in-law Margaret Clare. He will be missed by all his friends, and his fellow Niagara British Car club members that he enjoyed belonging to, along with his MGB. Colin's wishes were to be cremated, which has taken place. A Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, October 19th, 1pm at the Delphi, 4414 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. No children, please.Service Information
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I am devastated to learn of my dear friend Colin. He was always in my heart.
I am so sorry to hear about Colin’s passing. May Colin rest in peace. I send my best wishes and condolences to the Boal family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Our deepest sympathies for your loss on behalf of all the Oinonen family. We wish you all strength and peace during this difficult time.
Tony Craig,
So sorry to hear this sad news , Margaret my heart is with you and your Family during this trying times ,
Dear Janet, Derek and families:
We have a connection going back many years and we were saddened to hear about Colin. We are thinking about the happy times we all spent together. May you find strength during this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your families loss. May he rest in peace. I never met him personally but heard great things about him from Geoff. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I love you all
Colin; I feel you have shown incredible strength and am extremely proud to have known you Janet Geoff and of course our Margaret and am ever so grateful to have had the privilege in knowing and spending many years with your family☀️
Great job Colin what beautiful people you’ve loved and cared for
Your people
Your family
Thank you for embracing them such as you’d did and showing me kindness throughout our growing years
Blessings
Amy Kate Hendershot ☀️
Janet and family: So very sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. He was such a nice guy and always pleasant to talk to. Colin always spoke of his family with a smile on his face, it was obvious how much he loved all of you. I am thinking of you at this very difficult time.
dear Janet and family, we were so sorry to hear of Colin’s passing. Joanne and I have many fond memories of visiting Auntie Linda and Uncle Tommy and the “boys”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Paul Merritt and family
Donation made to the Cancer Society in Colin’s memory. My condolences to the Boal family. I never met Colin directly, but Geoff spoke the world of him. May he rest in peace.
Sad to hear of the passing of Colin,the Boal Family were friends of our family many years ago and always highly thought after.RIP Colin
My condolences to the Boal family. I knew Colin from being on the GNGH Hospital Board. He was such a nice, even going fellow, and I spend many an enjoyable lunch with him, discussing the financial woes of our local hospital. RIP dear Colin.
My most sincere condolences to all the Boal family.
May Mr. Boal rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Boal family during this difficult time. May Colin rest in peace.
I will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain.
Janet Margaret Jeff and family. So saddened to learn of Colin’s passing. Not only was Colin a most respected boss but a dear friend. Words are just not enough to let you all know how sad this news is. Please know your in our thoughts Sandra and Sean ONeill
Janet and Family. Mom and I send our condolences. We are thinking of you at this difficult time
My deep condolences to your family. I’ve known Colin for over 10 years & am proud to say that he was more than a client but a friend. He got more than a fair share of physical pain but his joy was his family, whom I know he treasured. I will miss him.
My heart goes out to you all