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Alexandra Holmyard Obituary
Alexandra (Sandra) T. Holmyard, 98, of Greenwich, wife of the late Harold R. Holmyard, died peacefully at home on March 22, 2022.
Mrs. Holmyard was born on August 2, 1923 in Pasadena, California, daughter of Margaret and Alexander B. Todd. She grew up in Pasadena and attended The Westridge School. Moving east, she attended Bennett College in Millbrook, New York and Finch College in New York City.
During World War II, Mrs. Holmyard served in the Women's Air Reserve Division in Honolulu, Hawaii.
A Greenwich resident for over 70 years, Mrs. Holmyard was active in town politics, the Junior League and the Garden Club. She also served on the board of the Bruce Museum, the Temple of Understanding and the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Belle Haven Club and a past member of the Field Club and the Round Hill Club.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Frederick C. Tanner, and is survived by two daughters, Alexandra Tanner of Greenwich and Fredericka Tanner of Sudbury, Massachusetts as well as a stepdaughter, Page Farrell of West Palm Beach, and a stepson, Harold R. Holmyard III of Dallas, Texas. She had four living grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Holmyard's memory may be made to the United Way of Greenwich, 500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 415, Greenwich, CT 06830.
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Jean Baldridge Yates
April 11, 2022
My condolences.
Love, Jeannie
Gretchen Lupinacci
April 3, 2022
Lexi and Derry, I will forever miss your mom. She was truly a best friend to me . We used to laugh when I would say if we were young together we would have been trouble! We had so much fun together. I truly loved her , and always will hold a special place for her in my heart.
Sorry for your loss,
Gretchen
Laurie Wallace
March 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss Lexy and family.
Linda R. Williams
March 25, 2022
Mrs. Holmyard had a sweet personality. When she would call the Ferrell residence and I answered the phone she would always ask how was I doing and wait to here and how is the the weather. My sincere condolence to the family.
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Don Jones
March 25, 2022
Please accept my most sincere condolences. One of the highlights of my time in NYC was being invited to a wonderful luncheon at your parents home in Greenwich.
Christopher Buckley
March 24, 2022
In celebration of a great lady and a beautiful soul.
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