Obituary: Thomas E. O’Boyle
EATON, N.H. - Thomas E. O Boyle, 64, beloved husband, father, and merchant marine chief engineer, passed away Jan. 31, 2021 in .
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Thomas E. O’Boyle
EATON, N.H. – Thomas E. O’Boyle, 64, beloved husband, father, and merchant marine chief engineer, passed away Jan. 31, 2021 in the comfort of his Eaton, N.H. home, surrounded by the people who love him most in this world.
Born in Portland on August 29, 1956 to James N. and Theresa A. O’Boyle (Blake), Thomas (Tom) was the third of four children. After graduating from Cheverus High School (class of ’74) and Maine Maritime Academy (class of ’78), Tom immediately set sail, traveling the world for his job and eventually meeting the love of his life, fellow chief engineer Marilyn Bowen, aboard the USNS PFC Dewayne T. Williams.