Michael E. Boylston

Michael E. Boylston

Michael E. Boylston, 57, of Alva, died Sunday, May 18, 2014, of melanoma. He was born in Winter Park, Florida.

He grew up in Orlando and attended Good Shepherd Catholic School and Bishop Moore High School, where he excelled in all sports, especially the game of golf.

He served in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.

Upon discharge, he moved to Cape Coral and began a 35-year career with United Telephone (Century Link).

He truly loved his family, his friends and his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Tracy D’Amour Boylston; sons, Sean Michael and Drew (Cali) Matthew of Alva; grandson, Jaden Michael Boylston; and sisters, Susan (Dan) Mallary, Barbara (Glenn) Harlow and Patricia (Bryan) Bowen, all of Orlando.

He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene W. and Jean S. Boylston; and brother, Richard “Red” Boylston.

Friends were received Thursday, May 22, 2014, followed immediately by a celebration of his life at the Temple Baptist Church in North Fort Myers. A private graveside service was held for family on Friday, May 23, 2014, at the Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to the Temple Baptist Benevolence Fund.

To leave thoughts and memories, visit: www.coralridgefuneralhome.com.