John “Norman” Boyles, Sr., 90 of Pine Plains, NY was called home to our Lord on Saturday, January 15th. He resided at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT.

He was born on October 13, 1931 in Hudson, NY to Arthur and Helena Boyles.  He is predeceased by his wife Patricia Ann Boyles and his brother William Joseph Boyles. He attended Pine Plains Central School, he then went on to serve 4 years in the United States Air Force.

On July 13, 1957 he married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Galm. They raised five loving children together:  Lorraine Olay (Christopher), John Boyles, Jr. (Mary Leonard), James Boyles (Julie Lutz), Patrick Boyles and Noreen Hoysradt (Christopher Bodnar).  He was loved by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Norman retired from IBM after 32 years. After retiring he drove for Blackburn Contracting. Norman served on the Pine Plains Central School Board of Education for several years and the Ag Advisory Board.  He was instrumental in organizing the horse pull for the FFA Fair.  He was a founding member of the Bomber Booster Club. He was also a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion.

He was immensely passionate about farming and livestock however; his greatest pride was his family. He was an incredible patriarch and he will be sorely missed by all who love him. 

Calling hours will be Monday, January 24th from 3:00 to 6:00pm at Peck and Peck Funeral Home, 7749 S. Main Street,  Pine Plains, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 25th, at 11:00am from  Saint Anthony’s Church (Corner of Poplar Ave & 199) Pine Plains. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Donations in Norman’s memory may be made to the Pine Plains FFA, 2829 Church Street, Pine Plains, NY 12567