Middleton, NH

Michael Patrick Boyle, age 59, passed away August 15th, 2019 after a courageous battle with heart and kidney complications, surrounded by his family at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Michael was born July 10, 1960 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Gerald and Josephine (Connors) Boyle. Michael grew up in Farmington, NH where he attended school. After graduating from Spaulding High School, Michael joined the United States Coast Guard. Michael served his country for four years while traveling around the world with the Coast Guard. Michael was honorably discharged with distinction on March 12, 1984. During his time with the Coast Guard Michael held many honors for his service. For many of us who knew him, Michael never shared his many accomplishments.

After his discharge, Michael went to work for The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PSN) working as a supervisor and a safety coordinator technician. Michael earned many meritorious awards found amongst the files in his home office. Michael was a very private man never letting on or bragging about the accolades he earned through his work.

On April 1, 2019, Michael retired from service to The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was presented with the US flag flown in his honor. The PSN Commander, D.S. Hunt, Captain,  wrote, in his recognition of Michael's years of service,  " We say farewell to a Shipmate, we bid you fair winds and following seas. Good luck and Godspeed ".

Michael traveled extensively during his time in the service. He enjoyed sharing his passion for visiting our many national parks with Lisa as they traveled across the country. Together they also enjoyed luxury cruises to places like Alaska. When traveling to San Diego for work Michael and Lisa would pack up the car and their cats for the long trek, stopping along the way to see one historical site or another as Michael shared his love of history with Lisa. On their most recent cross country trip they were joined by Lisa's mother Linda Drew. Michael wanted to show her the sites as they drove back to New Hampshire. The adventures they shared will long be talked about and shared amongst the family in the years to come.

Michael had many interests, he enjoyed working on his car and motorcycle, collecting Mr. Potato Heads, and watching NASCAR, (he followed Jeff Gordon #24). Together, Michael and Lisa attended many concerts, enjoyed watching old westerns on TV, fishing and going to the beach. Michael had a wry sense of humor that would often catch friends off guard. He often injected his well timed humorous comments during a rare but cherished appearance at family gatherings, during their many Halloween parties or after watching The Simpsons.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Lisa (Drew) Boyle of Middleton, NH where they shared a home for twenty eight years. He was also survived by his 2 cats; Hemi and Abby, 5 brothers; Wayne Connors, Robert and Aline Crowley, Gerald and Carol Boyle III, George Boyle, and Gary and Debora Boyle, 3 sisters; Gloria and Gord Walsh, Joanne Boyle, and Dena Boyle, many nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, mother-in-law: Linda Drew, 2 sisters-in-law and their spouses: Kathy and Randy Tetreault, Candy and David Derochers.

So many cherished memories will be shared during calling hours, Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 4pm-8 pm at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central St. Farmington, NH. Please join the family and friends of Michael for a Memorial Service on Thursday August 22, 2019, 11am at Union Congregational Church, 80 Main St. Union, NH with the pastor Dave Maleham officiating, a reception to follow at the Hotchkiss Commons across from the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michael's name to Portsmouth Regional Hospital's Cardiac Unit or to Renal (Kidney) Medicine Department of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.