A graduate of the University of Michigan and its Law School, Boyle served two years in the U.S. Army before his appointment as assistant attorney general for Michigan. Returning to Milford, he established his own law practice on Main Street, dedicating himself to serving his community.
In 1969, Boyle transitioned from law to the bench, becoming one of the first judges in the newly established Michigan district court system. Retiring in 1989 from the Oakland County 52-1 District Court, after two re-elections, Boyle found immense fulfillment in the respect of the legal community, who regarded him as an exemplary judge.
In 1953, Boyle married Joan T. Keiser, sharing 36 years until Joan’s passing in 1989. Together, they raised five children, whom Boyle considered his greatest treasure. Boyle later married Joanne Galleher of San Diego and they enjoyed many years together, maintaining homes in both San Diego and Milford-Highland until Joanne’s passing in 2012.
Boyle is survived by his children, Karen (Charles) Bennett, Mark Boyle (Lisa Fremont), Mary (Joseph) Powell, Anne Boyle, and Vincent Boyle, along with grandchildren: Joanne Powell (Ben Sasamoto), Jake Boyle (Zoe Skehan), Zachary (Holly) Wenzel, Thomas Powell, and Claire Boyle (Daniel Gumbiner); great-grandchildren: River Boyle, Paige Boyle, and Colin Wenzel, and a bonus great-granddaughter, Harper Theis. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Hendriksen and Joyce Coe; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Stephenson and Barbara (Jan) Motisi; and brothers-in-law, James (Nina) Galleher and Ed (Karla) Keiser.
A fifth-generation native of Milford-Highland, Boyle held a deep appreciation for his family's history and the local heritage. His roots in the area traced back to his great-great-grandparents who settled on land from the government on Cooley Lake Road in 1836, just a year before Michigan achieved statehood.
Beyond his family and profession, Boyle was an avid reader, who enjoyed history and literature. He enjoyed staying informed through daily readings of newspapers and magazines He had a keen interest in politics and was a lifelong Democrat.
A visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St. in Milford, on Thursday, April 11, from 3 pm. until the time of the vigil service at 7 p.m.
A funeral mass will take place at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Rd. in Milford, on Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m. with gathering beginning at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice or the American Cancer Society - Michigan Chapter.
