Malcolm Irwin Holbrook

78, of West Bridgewater, died peacefully November 28th in the Kindred Northeast Specialty Hospital in Stoughton, after a brief illness with cancer. Malcolm worked in concrete construction until age 75. His passions were antiquing and yard-sales. He was an avid sports fan; he enjoyed cooking, walking, visiting & story telling with family & friends. Malcolm was full of life and loved to give. Many will sadly miss him. He is survived by his children, Bruce Holbrook of Delray Beach, FL, Darren Holbrook and his wife Lori of Jonesboro, GA, Denise Holbrook of Barnstable, MA, Linda Fernandes Santos and her husband Dimas of Hudson, MA and Stanley Holbrook of Collegeville, PA. Also by his adored grandchildren Ana Fernandes, Nicolas Santos, Brian Holbrook, Daena Holbrook, Jared Grant, Sage Grant and Benjamin Dries. Malcolm also leaves his brothers Alwyn, Leslie and Keith Holbrook as well as his cherished companion Eileen Lojko, her daughters & their families Joshua and Suzanne Grant of Medway MA, Brett and Kristin Dries of Bridgewater, MA. He is preceded in death by his brother Frederick and his parents, Stanley and Gertrude Holbrook. His services will be held Sunday December 9th at 1:00 P.M. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman, MA. Burial will be at a later date. Visiting hours will be held Sunday December 9th 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations in memory of Malcolm, to a charity of your choice. For online condolences and directions please visit: www.blanchardfc.com