Corrine A. Boland Obituary (1927 - 2011)

Corrine A. Boland, 84, of Andover, NJ, died peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, surrounded by her large and loving family. She was the devoted wife of John T. Boland for more than 63 years and together they raised 12 children and shared the joy of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Corrine enjoyed robust good health until just two days before her death. Corrine was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on May 1, 1927, the first child of Louis and Clara Ganny. She was preceded in death by her brother, Benjamin T. Ganny , and is survived by her sister, Charlee I. Ganny. She spent her early childhood in the Wilkes Barre area and moved to New Jersey as a teenager, graduating from Newark's Barringer High School. She and John T. "Jack" Boland were married July 11, 1948, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newark, and raised their family in NJ, living over the years in Newark, Denville, Mendham, Blairstown and Andover. They loved the Jersey shore and for many years they owned a second home in Ocean City. Family and friends meant everything to her and Corrine was a truly extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend, advisor, teacher, caregiver, neighbor, and also a surrogate mother to many beyond her own children. She maintained constant contact with members of her large, extended family and transitioned from cards, letters and phone calls to email, texting and social media as communications technology evolved. She was a voracious reader and encouraged everyone in the family to expand their knowledge through both formal and informal education. In addition to her husband, Jack, and sister, Charlee, she is survived by her 12 children: John L. Boland (James Carroll), Stephen Boland (Barbara), Jeffrey Boland (Patricia), Rebecca Carlbon (Lawrence), Elizabeth Sullivan (Paul), William Boland (Teresa), Mary Ann Davidson (Wayne), James Boland (Gena), Clare Baier, Joan Matusiak (Ronald), Thomas Boland (Suzanne), and Kevin Boland (Elizabeth); 42 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Natural burial services on Friday, October 14 will begin with visitation at 9:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am, both at Good Shepherd Church, Andover, and burial at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah. Family and friends are invited to a post-burial reception at 2 pm at Good Shepherd Church Hall, Andover. (Per Corrine's directive, there will be no viewing.) In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your favorite charity in remembrance of Corrine.