Mr. Boily is a native of Sorel-Tracy, and has lived in Vancouver for over 45 years.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Émilienne (late Bernard Beauchemin), Gérarda, Jean-Marie (Carmen Gosselin), Denis; his nephews and nieces as well as several other relatives and friends.
He left to join his parents Marie-Jeanne Girard and Gérard Boily, his sisters and brothers: Rollande, Marcelle (late Robert Mercier), and Michel.
Mr. Ghislain Boily will be cremated in Vancouver and his ashes will be deposited in the Colombarium des Saints-Anges, 399 Boulevard Fiset, Sorel-Tracy, QC J3P 3R4.
A family ceremony will take place at a later date when circumstances allow.
For those who wish, you can watch the tribute video by clicking on this link: https://www.facebook.com/523097878/posts/10157348764317879/?d=n
The family would like to thank all the members of the team at the Windermere residence where he has lived, for their exceptional care for the past five years and for their palliative care and virtual support with the family during the past week.
Donations made to the Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialnorthvancouver.com for the Boily family.