Gary Joseph Boilard, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Kissimmee, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Gary was the beloved husband of Lisa Boilard, with whom he shared a deep love since they married in 1987. Together for 36 years, they would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on November 14th.

Born in Nashua, New Hampshire on September 3, 1958, Gary was the son of Gil and the late Irene Boilard. He graduated from Bishop Guertin High School then continued his education at Bentley University, where he graduated with his Bachelor's Degree. He also earned his Master's Degree in later years. Gary began his career as a manager at Howard Johnson's Restaurant in Nashua, NH. After graduating college, he worked for Lockheed Martin and MIT. Later, he worked for GE Aviation in Jacksonville, FL until retirement.

Gary was an outgoing family man with a wonderful sense of humor. He deeply cherished his two daughters and loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary was an avid sports fan of all New England teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. He was a coach of a biddy league basketball team in Nashua, NH. He enjoyed skiing and golfing. Most of all he loved spending time with his family at Walt Disney World and was an annual passholder for many years. He also cherished his trips to New Hampshire to visit and spend time with his Mom and Dad and the rest of his family. He also enjoyed reunions with his friends from college, who he referred to fondly as "The Bentley Boys." Gary was known for his strength, humor, kindness, and a deep, abiding love for his family that he carried with him even in his final moments. His last words were to his wife, Lisa: "I love you."

Gary is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their two children: Stephanie Boilard of Jacksonville, FL and Lindsay Boilard of St Cloud, FL, his father Gil Boilard of Nashua, NH. He also leaves behind three siblings: Linda Brodeur-Paladino (Pete) of Nashua, NH, Karen Petry and brother-in-law David Petry of Hollis, NH, and Scott Boilard (Angela) of Cape Coral, FL. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law: Lori MacLeod-Brown (Tom) of St Cloud, FL, and Rachel MacLeod of Gulfport, FL. He is also survived by his Aunt Rita (Dube) and Uncle Jerry Boucher of Nashua, NH.

He was predeceased by his loving mother, Irene Marguerite Rose Dubé Boilard; his grandparents Rene and Florette Dube; his uncles Rene, Normand, and Richard Dube; and his aunt Inga.

He also leaves behind 11 beloved nieces and nephews: Amber Rodriguez (Xavier), James MacLeod (Nancy), Timothy MacLeod, Kelly Cummings (Scott), Kristina Woods (Gordon), Tyler Brodeur, Kaitlin Medeiros (James), Elizabeth Viola (Mario), Sarah Petry, Jocelyn Bednarski (Dan), and Nicole Petry, Lana Boilard, Saige Boilard, Kaylyn Boilard and Brianna Boilard. He also leaves behind many Great nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gary's memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church: 700 Brown Chapel Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769. Immediately following the services, he will be buried at Mount Peace Cemetery in St Cloud, Florida. An additional memorial service will be held in Nashua, NH – date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Organization for Autism Research, 2111 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201. American Stroke Association P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284.