Robert J O'Boyle

Robert James O’Boyle, 78, of Kimball Township, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

He was born September 21, 1937 in Emmett to the late Michael and Claire O’Boyle.

Mr. O’Boyle served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Marysville Police Department as a Sargent. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and horseback riding. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Robert Michael, James Patrick and Cheryl Lynn O’Boyle, and their mother, JoAnn O’Boyle; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Ann and Jacalyn Renee O’Boyle; grandchildren, Tanya (David) O’Boyle, Joseph O’Boyle, James Patrick (April) O’Boyle II, Jesse (Crystal) O’Boyle, Jenelle (Tom) Colbary and Brianah Murray; great grandchildren, Dylan, Logan, Noah, Jestin, Gavin, Quinn, Austin and Thomas; brothers, Tim O’Boyle and Charlie (Tina) O’Boyle; sisters, Claire (Robert) Sholtz and Michaeleen Ellis; sisters-in-law, Shirley O’Boyle and Suzanne Gleason; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, John O’Boyle; and sister, Roselyn Patterson.

Memorial services will be held at 3:30 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in the Marysville Funeral Home with visitation from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Reverend Joseph Gagnon will officiate. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Navy.

Memorials may be made to the Marysville Police Department K-9 Unit or to the family.