1954 – 2016

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — Claude “Amos” Norman Boily, 61, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, in his hometown of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Born Nov. 26, 1954, he lived in Lewiston for the earlier part of his life and is a graduate of St. Dominic High School. In 1975, he married Louise Ouellette, and they subsequently had a daughter and son together.

He was a skilled welder, and worked as a proud member of the Boilermakers Union in various parts of the Northeast throughout his lifetime. He was an award-winning soccer player during his school years and beyond, and was also a gifted, self-taught harmonica player. He was beloved by his family and friends, and will truly be missed.

He is survived by his mother, Gloria Boily; sister, Denise Gamelin, and husband, Dennis, and their daughter, Michelle — all of whom lived with him in Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; his brother, Robert, and wife, Cynthia, of Raleigh, N.C., and their children, Adam and Kelsey Boily of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Valerie Aponte-Boily; and nephew, Evan Chase Boily of Sunrise, Fla.; his daughter, Amy Verville, husband, Erik; and his grandchildren, Isaac and Evelyn Verville of Portland; and his son, Chad Boily of Lawrence, Mass.

He was predeceased by his father, Francois; and youngest brother, Roger.

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