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Florence HOLLIS Obituary



HOLLIS, Florence
Florence A. Hollis, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday (October 31, 2011). Born in Norwich, CT, on July 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Thoma) Emerson. She was the wife of the late Robert Hollis, Jr. She was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and Bryant College. She was a very active member of First Congregational Church of East Hartford. She served as a Deaconess and a member of the Ladies Guild for many years along with other church activities. Florence was an avid reader, loved the beach, gardening, and making jams and jelly. She is survived by two sons, Robert Hollis III and his wife, Brenda of Stonington, Thomas Hollis of Columbia, CT; three grandchildren, Amy Hollis of Manchester, Gabrielle Hollis of Worcester, MA, and Matthew Hollis and his fiancee, Amie Nolan of Crantson, RI; three nieces and several cousins. Beside her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one sister, Margaret Liepold and her husband, Ralph "Chubby" Liepold, and her nephew, Gil Leipold.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, (November 5, 2011) at 11 a.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, CT. Burial will follow inside Rose Hill Memorial Park. There will be one calling hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m Memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church Kitchen Fund, 837 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118

Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 3, 2011.
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With our deepest sympathies. Flo will be missed. Ralph, Toni Fish and family

Toni Fish

November 18, 2011

So sorry to read of Flo's passing. We remember her good sense of humor and smiling face. Our sincere sympathy to all the Hollis family.

Cheryl & Dick Ferris

November 9, 2011

Flo was a dear friend whom I shall miss very much. As members of our Sunday lunch bunch we shared laughter and our deep concerns over the past years. My sympathy goes out to her family.

Jo Sale

November 3, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Know that she is at peace and is no longer struggling. Love, The Pelletier, Silkowski & Cyr Families - Joan, Joel, Wanda, Tina, Shaun& Dana, Jamie & Joe

November 3, 2011

I am very sorry to here of your mothers passing . Pleasr excrpt my condolince. I miss you guys.

Philip Perfido

November 3, 2011

Flo was a very special person. She will be greatly missed by all of us members of First Congregational Church. My deepest sympathies to the Hollis family.

Marilyn LaFontaine

November 3, 2011

On behalf of Carpenters Union Local 43 (Hartford CT) Executive Board, staff and membership, please accept our sincere condolences during this time of loss.

George Meadows

November 3, 2011

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

Rose Hill Funeral Homes Inc.

November 3, 2011

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