THERESA J. (O’MELIA) BOLAND

Theresa J. (O’Melia) Boland – a longtime resident of Winchester, died peacefully on November 2^nd at the age of ninety-five. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. Boland. Proud mother of Barbara K. Griesinger, her husband Andrew of Meredith, NH, and Richard M. Boland, his wife Cathy of Alma, CO. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Phelps, her husband Tate of VA, and Peter Griesinger of CA. Adored great-grandmother of Jackson and Hunter. Dear sister of the late Edward O’Melia, Dorothy Collins and Ruth Burns. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, Nov. 8^th at 10 a.m.  Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours, Monday, Nov. 7^th from 4-7 p.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to the Winchester Mt. Vernon House 110 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA 01890

Theresa J. (O’Melia) Boland – a longtime resident of Winchester, MA passed away on Wednesday, November 2^nd at the age of ninety-five after suffering a stroke.  

Theresa, daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Newman) O’Melia, was born in Brockton on February 13^th, 1927.  Theresa graduated from Winchester High School and Fisher College.   After graduation, Theresa worked as a secretary in Boston for many years before working at the Winchester High School and Winchester Town Hall.  She married the late Richard Boland in 1958 and they lived together in Winchester for over 30 years. 

Theresa was an accomplished painter who enjoyed attending art classes at the Winchester Jenks Center.  She enjoyed traveling, golfing and excelled at all board games.  Theresa was a proud and devout member of the Catholic Church, a passionate Boston sports fan and a lover of old Western films.

Above all, Theresa loved being a mother, a grandmother and more recently, a great-grandmother.  Theresa was truly selfless, providing unwavering support and encouragement to family and friends without asking for anything in return.  Her authentic optimism and positivity were infectious and lifted the spirits of everyone she encountered.   Her smile and laugh warmed every room.  Theresa was immensely proud of her family, as they are of her, and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. 

The family would like to thank the director and staff at the Mount Vernon House for their compassionate care during her 11 years as a resident. 

Theresa is survived by her two children, Barbara K. Griesinger and her husband Andrew of Meredith, NH, and Richard M. Boland and his wife Cathy of Alma, CO. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Phelps and her husband Tate of Virginia Beach, VA, and Peter Griesinger of Newport Beach, CA. Adored great-grandmother of Jackson and Hunter. Dear sister of the late Edward O’Melia, Dorothy Collins and Ruth Burns. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, Nov. 8^th at 10 a.m.  All attendees are invited to a luncheon immediately following the service.  Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours, Monday, Nov. 7^th from 4-7 p.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to the Winchester Mt. Vernon House 110 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA 01890

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, Nov. 8^th at 10 a.m.  Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours, Monday, Nov. 7^th from 4-7 p.m. in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa’s memory to the Winchester Mt. Vernon House 110 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA 01890