Hope Juliet Bolster

Hope was born January 1, 2009 in Portland, Maine to parents Susan and Jay Bolster, and big sister Quinn. Hope lived with cancer and made the best of the time she had here. She loved to laugh, to have fun and to be surrounded by family and friends. She launched herself in to every experience and embraced learning at every turn. Hope loved nature, warm days at the beach and dressing up for dinner even when it was mac and cheese. Her play days were filled with bike riding, hula hoops, splashing through rain storms, and hugs from her sister. She treasured her school days filled with art work, friends, circle time and songs.

Hope is survived by her parents, and her sister, her maternal grandmother Nancy Lukasiewicz, Her paternal grandparents Donald and Dorothy Bolster, her uncles and aunts: Davison Bolster, Gilbert Bolster, Bill and Amy Lukasiewicz, Paul and Laurie Lukasiewicz, her cousins: Cole, Reed, Steve, and Ani. Hope was pre-deceased by her maternal grandfather Bill Lukasiewicz and paternal grandmother Beverly Bolster.

Hope’s family has such deep gratitude for her Health Care team including The Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Home Health Visiting Nurses, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, Burr Proton Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Christopher’s Haven and all the support agencies that made her treatment possible.

A celebration of Hope’s life will be held at the Woodford's Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland Maine on August 16th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Hope’s honor to Quinn Bolster’s education fund. Checks can be made payable to her parents and mailed to the church address. On-line condolences can be given to the family at www.jonesrichandhutchins.com.