John E. Holt

John E. Holt of Concord, son in Chelmsford, WWII vet; 88 CONCORD, MA John Edward Holt, age 88, a longtime resident of Concord, MA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008, at Emerson Hospital. He was the husband of Annie (Rand) Fay Holt of Concord. Born in Bethel, Maine, on May 12, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Susan (Bean) Holt. Raised and educated in Maine, he graduated from Gould Academy. He then enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII. He served in the South Pacific with the 1913 Aviation Engineers. Upon his return home, Mr. Holt settled in Concord, and he worked as a CLU insurance broker for Northwestern Mutual Life, serving many local families. He was a longtime and dedicated member of the West Concord Union Church participating in many church activities. Mr. Holt was also a member of the Corinthian Lodge A.F.& A.M, Concord, and the Shrine, Boston. During his spare time, he enjoyed travel in Canada and Europe. Raising and training Quarter Horses and excelled in trail riding. He was also an avid Red Sox fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Wayne Holt of Chelmsford and William P. Holt of Templeto; and two stepsons, Park and Steven Fay, both of Boston. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother Francis Holt of Seattle, Washington; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Earle, Ruth, Joseph, Dollie, Raymond and Donald Holt. Concord's Town Flag will fly at half-staff in honor of Mr. Holt's service to his country during World War II. HOLT John Edward, age 88, a longtime resident of Concord, died Friday April 11, 2008, at Emerson Hospital. Husband of Annie (Rand) Fay Holt. Funeral Service, Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. in the West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St. (Rte 62), Concord. U.S. Army Military Honors will follow. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours and Interment are private. Gifts in his name may be made to West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 or Shriner's Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements under the care of CONCORD FUNERAL HOME, Belknap & Thoreau Sts., Concord. For online guestbook visit: www.concordfuneral.com. Funeral Director: Glenn D. Burlamachi.