Raymond Charles Boston

Raymond Charles Boston of West Chester, PA passed away on June 29, 2024 at the Resorts at Chester River Manor in Chestertown, MD. He was 80 years old. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, on July 13, 1943, the son of the late Charles Thomas Boston and Stella Lironi Boston. In his youth, he was a proud Queen's Scout and was an avid rower, participating on his high school's rowing team. After graduating from high school, he attended Melbourne University for the next 10 years, earning his PhD in physics. He then began his lifelong career in academics, lecturing at Australian National University, La Trobe University, and Murdoch University. Later he would become a research scientist at the National Institute of Health and a tenured professor at the University of Pennsylvania for the remainder of his career. As a biomathematician and biostatistician his research included areas ranging from veterinary to medical to epidemiological issues. Ray lectured and taught at institutions across the world; from Glasgow to Taipei to Finland, etc. And most recently in Melbourne Australia, where he assisted with clinical research projects at St Vincent’s hospital. In the field of biomathematical modeling he contributed significantly to the development of the Winsaam program, used by research scientists around the world. Ray was also a member of the prestigious selection committee at the Franklin Institute. In 1966, he married his wife of nearly 60 years, Claire Boston. An avid football fan, Raymond passed along his love of the Richmond Tigers Football Club to all four of his sons, a fact he was extremely proud of. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, and a doting grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by much loved son, Paul Boston. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claire; sons, Sean Boston, Marc Boston, and James Boston; grandchildren, Aimee Boston, Thomas Boston, Ryan Boston, Jillian Boston, Alison Boston, Jessica Boston, and Lochlan Boston; sister, Leoni Mather; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mental Health Association of Delaware at www.mhainde.org.

Raymond Charles Boston

July 13, 1943 - June 29, 2024