Charles Bolian, 84, a native of Slidell, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Rollinsford, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Slidell.

Mr. Bolian was born on June 6, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lois and Julius Bolian.

He is survived by his children, Charles 2 ^nd , Melissa, Russell, Robert, RJ, and Tyler; Grandchildren, Ed, Jeremy and Casey; Great-grandchildren Graham and Grace; and close friend, Jill Moore.

Charles was an Archeological Professor at the University of New Hampshire until his retirement. He received his Doctorate in 1975 at the University of Illinois in Anthropology. Charles was a huge supporter of the local theatre group Garrison Players and was active at St. John's Methodist Church in Dover NH, for many years.

Funeral services will be held as St. John's United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Avenue, Dover, NH on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm with a reception immediately following in Hartford Hall.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in Charles Bolian's name to St. John United Methodist Church at https://stjohnsdover.org/give/ or the Garrison Players Art Center at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35934/store/donations/39737

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