David Boyle

d. November 26, 2017

David Boyle, longtime leader and founding faculty member of St. Margaret’s School, San Juan Capistrano, died Nov. 26 from complications of pneumonia.

Boyle, who retired in 2012 as associate headmaster, joined St. Margaret’s as a faculty member in the fall of 1980, the second year of the school. He taught math, science, sacred studies, physical education, and coached the first two interscholastic sports, soccer and golf. When grade 9 was added in 1982, he also taught algebra and coached basketball.

He was named director of the junior high, and then middle school principal overseeing grades 6 – 8. He later served as upper school principal, beginning in 2004.

Survivors include his wife Marilynn, also a former faculty member at St. Margaret’s; their son Michael and daughter-in-law Rebecca; and granddaughter Lyla.

A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano 92675.

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