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Elizabeth HOLDEN Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Ann Holden, announce her passing on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the age of 71.
Born Oct. 7, 1938, in Baltimore, Md., to Robert and Elizabeth Kosker, she retired from the Civil Service, where she worked as a system analyst. Elizabeth had been a resident of the Peninsula area for 10 years where she was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church.
Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her surviving children, daughter, Linda A. Rowe of Waxhaw, N.C.; sons, Michael J. Holden of Hampton, Patrick S. Holden of Charlotte, N.C., Peter J. Holden of Lanexa, Va., Joseph P. Holden of Lanexa, Robert V. Holden of Bedford, N.H., and James F. Holden of Williamsburg; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., immediately following, Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Kenneth E. Wood.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 727-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.

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Michelle Squyars

July 10, 2010

We are saddened to hear of your loss. What a loving family she has.

Steve & Priscilla Bingham

July 9, 2010

Dear Holden Family, Please know that our hearts and prayers have been lifted for you in this time of Betty's departure. We pray for God's comfort and peace to surround each of you as you say good-bye to your Mother. We give thanks for being a small part of your family. We ask our Lord to bless and keep each of you now for for the time to come. Love, Steve & Priscilla Bingham.

Tanya Booker

July 8, 2010

Rest In Peace...She was a beautiful person.

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