Nancy “Hoot” Boland, died peacefully at Harbour Health Center in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Monday, December 5, 2011.

Nancy Boland was known for many things. First as a devoted, loving compassionate mother and wife. Nancy prided herself on being a great mom and wife. Nancy loved her family and would often share stories about her children with such love in her eyes. She would speak with amazement on how they were all so unique and how she loved that they were all so different. Nancy was a kind, caring, giving and open minded person. Nance had a strong relationship with God and she always said she would call 1-800-GOD and say “God it’s me Nancy calling” and talk through her troubles with him. This connection started at a very young age while attending West Catholic Girls School in Philadelphia, PA and grew stronger throughout her life. Nancy volunteered for many organizations in her lifetime. She started volunteering when her children were small at Sacred Heart Hospital. From there she did a lot of volunteering for as she said “Wherever I am needed.”

Nancy held a deep love for her husband Don Boland. They courted only a short 3 months before marring and this love was a true love lasting 54 years Don’s death in February of 2001. Nancy and Don always held hands. Nancy would say “I would never let anything happen to him.” Nancy and Don revolved their lives around their children. When the kids were grown they bought an Airstream and decided to travel, and travel they did. Meeting many people Nancy always said “I have never met a stranger.” Nancy was well loved by her family and friends and will be missed dearly. She will be forever at peace with her Lord and her beloved Don. Just recently Nancy shared this advice with her daughter, “Hold onto your memories, all of them, embrace them all. The good will always overcome the bad.” We will forever keep Nancy Boland with her warm smile and dancing blue eyes in our memories forever.

Nancy is survived by her 3 children, Suzie Boland of Port Charlotte, FL, David Boland of Houston, TX, and Don Boland, Jr. of North Carolina.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at San Antonio Catholic Church in Port Charlotte, and a Memorial service will be held at Harbour Health Center after the holidays.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Tidewell Hospice Inc. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.