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THOMAS FRANCIS BOYLE

Born: Sep 27, 1947

Date of Passing: Feb 22, 2013

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THOMAS FRANCIS BOYLE September 27, 1947 - February 22, 2013 So, if you're reading this I must have left this mortal coil and gone somewhere, (warm?) to be with my family and friends that left before me. Hope Linda, my wife and best friend, my daughters Jennifer, Erin and Mandi, my grandchildren, Kelsey James, Zoe McCrea, Nathan, Cody and Alaiah-Jade Newman, and my sister-in-law Debbie Cameron are still around and thriving. I'll miss them all, but don't grieve too long for me however. We all have to go through this event in our lives. As Winston Churchill said, I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is ready for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter. My life was good for the most part, not always easy but frequently rewarding. I was born in Belleville, ON and lived in several places within that province, finally settling in Peterborough. In 1967 I made a 'career' choice and signed my life away to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where, during basic training I was re-schooled in almost all of life's basics that I thought I had grown proficient at during my first nineteen years. As I was frequently told, There's the right way, the wrong way and the RCMP way. It was during that training, September 16th 1967 to be exact, that I met Linda and I was immediately blown away. I proposed over the Christmas break and had to borrow money to get from Regina to Alberta to complete basic training. Having her as my soul mate and future partner was the highlight of my life, right to the end. During our years together we were blessed with our three daughters, then with our five grandchildren. Although I rarely showed it, there was no man prouder of his family than I... Unfortunately my Pop passed before completing the writing of his own obituary so I, Kelsey (his eldest grandchild), will have the honour of completing it on his behalf. I believe that it's safe to say for everyone who knew him that when thinking of words to describe Tom Boyle countless come to mind. He was kind-hearted, a good listener, a writer, reader and poet, attentive, humorous, genuine, a jokester (in the best possible sense), a teacher, and above all a family man. Pop was everything under the sun that a great guy could possibly be, and now he'll always be looking down upon us and sending us his energy and warmth even when we fear that we have none, almost as if he were the sunshine itself. He may no longer be here in body, but his soul is still around us. He is everything; the stars in the sky, the wind that blows, the flowers that grow. His spirit will always remain because he lives on within each and every one of us. My family would like to send out a special thank you to the staff at Gimli Hospital and Seven Oaks for their efforts and compassion. In keeping with Tom's wishes, there will be no formal service. Instead a celebration of his life will happen at a later date. Pop's favourite author, Stephen King, is quoted as writing: Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe even the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. Condolences can be left on the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre webpage: neilbardal.mb.ca. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2013

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

  • dad... wish you were here. - Posted by: Mandi Boyle (Daughter) on: Feb 20, 2020

  • Dad- it will be 7 years on Saturday since you left us- too suddenly, too soon... Not a day goes by without me missing you or seeking your advice. I hope you are proud of me- despite my many mistakes and all. I love you Dad, you will always be my hero. No one has or will ever come close to replacing you in my life. Wish you were here. - Posted by: Mandi Boyle (Daughter) on: Feb 20, 2020

  • Hey, Dad...I was thinking about you today & realised it's been 4 1/2 years since you've been gone. Unbelievable...where does the time go? I know YOU'RE doing well at your great gig in the sky, so I'll tell you a little bit about how we mere earthlings are handling life.....you would be SO proud of K - she is making quite a name for herself as a writer, and is still in University & RRCC. If you thought she was talented before, she would blow your mind now. T & I were transferred; Life outside of Manitoba isn't all it's cracked up to be, but you sure would love the milder winters and especially the almost complete absence of mosquitoes! T continues to show the colours, while mine remain in the closet for the time being as I continue to deal with my health issues. Yes, he is looking forward to retirement, but he is so good at what he does that it would be a shame if he gave it up so young...even if he does have days when he claims he's ready for a more "mindless" job. I am working hard to get well (thanks SO much for the toxic colon, btw...LOL, just kidding) both physically & mentally - I have good & bad days. E is still fighting the rain, snow, sleet & hail, loving her adorable little house, and prides herself on her ability to transport Nimby safely around on the back of her scooter these days. She is, as she always has been, amazing - one of the kindest people I know. M & R are now living in Gimli with the kids - I cannot tell you how many times I have heard M tell me how badly they wish you were still around now that they are down the street. The kids are phenomenal, a happy bunch. Z is now in university as well - I speak with her sporadically, but hear from E all the time about how well she is doing & how happy she is. I still talk to K all the time, and he misses you terribly - his second Dad. We can go for hours recounting stories about you & we laugh, not cry, which I know is exactly the way you would have wanted it. Your RCMP legacy lives on, and I am always hearing from someone how much of a difference you made in their life, both in big ways, but also in small ways that had a major impact. You'd probably scoff at that, but it's true...your work has not & will likely never be forgotten. YOU are alive in my mind & heart each & every day - I can't begin to tell you how often I wish I could pick up the phone (especially early on a Sunday morning) & pick your brain, learning from your wisdom. Instead I do my best to try to live a life you would be proud of...we all do, it's become somewhat of a joke with us girls: "WWDD? = What would Dad do?" LOL. I can assure you that you would be proud of all 3 of us & how we continue to take on the world, even in light of our individual struggles. You would be proud of your grandchildren as well, each & every one of them, all so unique & amazing. Things HAVE changed a great deal, but the one thing that remains firmly intact is how much we miss you. There will never be another man like our Dad...how I wish you were here... - Posted by: Jennifer Boyle (Daughter) on: Aug 03, 2017

  • Linda and the girls: I found this out recently and was shocked and saddened. As you know, Tom was my trainer at the Gimli RCMP detachment. I really liked him. I learned alot from him, especially to write (not the esthetic part but the "story telling" on paper). Tom had credibility. He was real. I hope you, and your family will be able to cope with his physical absence. Me too, I think Tom was a great guy and would love to say hello to him some day. Eusébio (Ziggy) Miranda - Posted by: Eusébio ( Ziggy) Miranda (Fellow officer and Tom's trainee in 1989.) on: Apr 22, 2015

  • Thank you to everyone for your kind words about Tom. He certainly was a great man, son, husband, father, pop, friend and policeman. He was my soul mate, my prince charming, my whole world. Still in shock, extremely difficult coming to terms with our loss. Grief is the price we pay for loving...and it's a small price to pay. When you think of Tom have a smile on your face...that's what he would want. - Posted by: Linda (Wifegra) on: May 07, 2013

  • I had a chance meeting at the pharmacy with Mr. Boyle this past xmas and enjoyed hearing how his girls and grand kids were doing. He sure was proud of his family. My thoughts go out to the Boyles. - Posted by: Sigrid Stefanson () on: Mar 16, 2013

  • If any person is able to call one person in life as a true friend, then that person is the wealthiest person in the world. I have been so blessed in that I can say that Tom was and still is my true friend. My life was better for it, and his loss was like a blow to the head, as I am having trouble coming to terms with it. Tom was the epitome of the best that any one could hope to be in life. His loss has left a big hole in my heart. He loved his family very much and to them I can only express my sincere gratitude in that for a brief time I was part of it, and will always be grateful to them. God bless Tom, and his family...Fred. - Posted by: Fred Easton (friend and RCMP comrad, in the town of Dauphin, best friends for life) on: Mar 07, 2013

  • I first met T.F.B. in Dauphin in 1970. He took me under his wing and made me a good caring COP. A little crazy sometimes but maybe I got that from him too. Linda & Girls I'm so sorry for your loss but know this - He loved you. - Posted by: Clem MacINNIS (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2013

  • We would like to send our condolences and deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Ben & Jeannette Kubrakovich (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2013

  • I fondly remember Mr Boyle as our neighbour in Gimli condolences to the Boyle family - Posted by: Johan Arnason (Neighbour ) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • Met Tom when he was on duty. Gave me an insight as to the life in the RCMP. I sensed a connection, think he did also-just as fellows trying to deal with life. Would meet him occasionally in Gimli and compared notes. Yes Tom we try to deal honorably with our values and theirs. Wish you the best, I'll catch up later. - Posted by: Baldur Nelson (Friend (I hope)) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • Tom believed in and lived "telling" it like it is. He was a good policeman and I enjoyed working with him. God speed on your journey. - Posted by: Norman Ayers (friend & fellow traveller) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • TOM WAS A GREAT GUY TO TALK TO-A GOOD LISTENER AND HELPFUL PROBLEM SOLVER. - Posted by: MICHAEL AND SHIRLEY MICHALUK (FRIEND) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • So sorry for your loss mandi and family, your dad was a very nice man.sending our condolences - Posted by: tegan owen (friend) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • I send my prayers and condolences to Tom's family and friends. I never really knew Tom, other than my memories of meeting him as a 19 year old from Wpg. Beach who had thoughts of becoming an RCMP officer. Needless to say I never became a man of the law, but as a 19 year old back in 1993, Tom encouraged me to do my best, I was grateful for that! God Bless you Tom! - Posted by: Darren Fidler () on: Mar 02, 2013

  • He was a good man! I remember him pulling me over shortly after someone had thrown my clothes out of my car window (long story). It was indeed a very awkward moment but he kept it pretty cool and professional by saying and I quote; "Lets keep this one to ourselves Mr. Snider, now go and pick-up all your clothes off the street and go home!" This is a true story and I wish I could mention the people I was with to testify to this event but I too must be professional... - Posted by: Scott Snider (No Relation) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • I was so touched by this obituary and the completion of his pop's that I just had to write and offer my sincere condolences to the family, what a beautiful idea to write your own, he sounds like a truly beautiful man and his pop. I, now am considering to do as Tom did, what an inspiration, my heart goes out to you all. Sincerely, Elaine Miller, formerly of Wpg, MB - Posted by: Elaine Miller (none) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • Wow! As I read this, I think of you all and I am happy that he knew his next step in life.Unfortunately it is those they leave behind who miss them and mourn. May you all find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you have shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. xoxo - Posted by: Kim Winnemuller Einarson (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • Linda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing that Tom was a friend to many and his humour and friendship will be missed. Respectfully Joe MacDougall - Posted by: Joe MacDougall (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • So sorry to hear about Tom. He was a great man. He always had a kind word to say. I will miss him. Our deepest Sympathy to Linda and family. - Posted by: Karen Gottfried (friend) on: Mar 02, 2013

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