MIDDLEBURY - Michael Peter Boise 60, of Middlebury died February 14, 2013 at The Vermont Respite House in Williston VT after fighting a losing battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1952 at Porter Hospital in Middlebury VT and was the son of Homer Jon Boise and Margaret Anna (Warner) Boise. Michael was a graduate of Mt. Abraham High School and then went into the U.S. Army serving in several institutions worldwide for 15 years. Michael worked at Midstate Dodge and Capitol Lincoln Mercury where he had a great interest in selling cars. He ended his working career as a maintenance floor cleaner which he took great pride in! Michael was married June 12, 1994 to his loving wife Holli (Many) Boise of Middlebury VT for 18 years. Michael was a caring and compassionate man. He would always perform random acts of kindness. He has been a friend of Bills for over a decade now. He played a major role in the community of Middlebury where he was part of Community luncheons and dinners for seven years. Michael had a passion for guitars, cars and his higher power as well! Family meant the world to him and was a big part of his life. He is survived by his wife Holli Boise of Middlebury, Daughters: Danielle Boise of Atlanta, GA, Cassandra Boise of Vergennes VT, Mikki and Damian Coburn of Chelsea VT, Samantha and Eric Guillemette of Rutland VT and Tiffany Clark of Middlebury VT. Also his stepmom Gloria (Joyce) Boise of Nashua NH, Brothers: David and Lisa Boise of Plattsburgh NY, Jon and Jacque Boise of Huntington VT, and Timothy and Cheryl Boise of Nashua NH. Mike also had a best friend who he referred to as his brother that was always by his side all the way to the end, Glenn Wry of Middlebury VT. Michael only had one grandchild which he adored, Haylee Clark. He also had three nieces and a nephew. Michael was predeceased by his Father Homer Jon Boise and Mother Margaret Anna (Warner) Boise. A memorial service will be held at the Memorial Baptist Church in Middlebury VT on Saturday February 23, 2013 at 11am. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Vermont Respite House at 99 Allen Brook Lane Williston VT 05495 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754 Middlebury VT 05753.