LEWISTON – Robert N. Boilard, 78, of 45 Cassell St., passed away Sunday, April 3, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, after a lingering illness with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Auburn, Oct. 1, 1926, the son of Napoleon and Laura Poirier Boilard. He was educated in local schools and was married to his soulmate, Irene C. Duchette, on Sept. 23, 1950.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Dori Shoe Co. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish and the Lewiston Senior Citizens. He and his wife of 54 years were always together and were best friends, in addition to being husband and wife. He was a loving and caring grandfather to Melissa and Jim, and spent much quality time with them.

He cherished the summers he spent with his family at his cottage on Sabattus Lake. He enjoyed playing pool and cribbage with his family and playing pinochle weekly with the Lewiston Senior Citizens. He also enjoyed the company of his dog, Robbie. In his younger days, he was very athletic and a Twin City candlepin bowling champion.

He will be remembered for his kind heart and loving ways by everyone who had the pleasure to know him. He will be greatly missed by us all.

He is survived by his wife of Lewiston; a son, Donald Boilard and his wife, Jane, of Lisbon Falls; two grandchildren, Melissa Ann Trider and her husband, Nicholas, of Lewiston and Jim Boilard of Lisbon Falls; a sister, Georgette Lawrence of Lewiston; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Emile in 1992 and Armand in 2002.

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