Holly Reed Obituary

Holly G. Reed WEST LEBANON Holly G. Reed, 56, of West Lebanon, previously of Littleton Mass., passed away on April 25, 2012 at her home. Born in Seattle, Wash., she was the daughter of the late William and Jean Reed Scheibe and the husband of Richard Koegler. Holly was Pastor at the Richmond Congregational Church in Richmond. Holly earned a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion at the University of Washington, a Master's of Divinity from the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago and a PhD in Practical Theology at Boston University. She loved academia, reading books and traveling, especially her travels to Iceland. She also enjoyed all the time she was able to spend with her three dogs. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters; Alison J. Koegler of Somerville, Mass., and Cynthia R. Koegler of Littleton, Mass., Son, Eric D. Koegler of Littleton Mass., and a sister; Robin K. Reed of Las Vegas, Nev. FUNERAL NOTICE: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Richmond Congregational Church, 1515 State Road, Richmond MA 01254 on Sunday April 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. In lieu of Flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Richmond Congregational Church Attn: Scott Phelps.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle from Apr. 28 to Apr. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Holly Reed

14 Entries

May 2, 2012

From First Congregational UCC Stockbridge, our deepest concerns and prayers to Holly's families at home and church. Rev Don Hammond, Interim Pastor.

Janet Bond

May 1, 2012

Holly, I miss you and with a keening sadness. I enjoyed our friendship so very much.

Danielle Kinne

April 29, 2012

I only knew Holly through my son working at Big Y but for some reason, I knew she was someone special. Always lending a kind word to both my son and myself. She will truly be missed but she is shining down on all of us! God Bless

Carol and George Airasian

April 29, 2012

Thank you, Holly for your faith and humor. Your wise guidance and kindness filled our hearts and influnced our actions. We miss you and pray for your family.

Siu Wai Stroshane

April 28, 2012

Holly, you were a dear friend of mine, and a warm and wise guide to the young people at Eliot Church in Newton. I will hold you and your family in my heart and keep your memory alive in my prayers.

Desna Ratcliff

April 28, 2012

On behalf of the Ratcliff family, I extend deepest sympathy to Holly's family and the Richmond Congregational Church. Holly was not only pastor but also friend to our mother, Marylyn but also became a friend of mine. We always tried to touch base whether I was in town or not. Ours prayers go out to each if you.

Eileen Dorschner

April 28, 2012

My dear friend of 30 years. I cannot believe you are gone. How I will miss your support and encouragement, and our endless cups of tea.

Rev Kay Loudon

April 28, 2012

The members and friends of the Housatonic Congregational Church, UCC extend our sincere and deep sympathy to the Richmond Church, and family and friends of Holly. Cherish the memories !

Rev. Shawn Bracebridge

April 28, 2012

I am so deeply sorry to Holly's family and friends and our UCC sisters and brothers of the Richmond church. I appreciated Holly so much as my colleague serving next door and in our clergy groups. She was a woman of great faith, intelligence, creativity, hospitality and humor to me. I and all the faithful of the church in West Stockbridge will miss her and pray for all who grieve her passing at this difficult time.

Susan Bues

April 28, 2012

To Holly's family and the Richmond Congregational Church: please know we hold you in our hearts as you mourn the loss of Holly, your parent, your pastor and our friend. We extend our hand in compassion to you, our UCC neighbors and to Holly's family. May you find comfort in God's love and in the outpouring of sympathy from so many of us who knew her.
God's blessing at this difficult time,
S. Bues, Moderator, for the Canaan Congregational Church, Canaan NY

April 28, 2012

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss….our thoughts and prayers are with all of Holly's family and friends. As you grieve know that we are remembering and honoring the memory of Holly as she was Pastor and friend of our Church in Montague for many years and will remain in our hearts forever. We pray the love of God enfolds you during this difficult time.
Sent with Love and Remembrance,
The friends and members of The First Congregational Church of Montague

April 28, 2012

Holly will be sadly missed. At this time when words can't tell you how I'm feeling my heart is holding your memory.This message brings love and sympathy. Cindy Giovine (Lee, Ma.)

Susan LaSante

April 27, 2012

To all of Holly's family I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear she had died. It seems like our lives crisscrossed over the years. It was so nice to catch up with her a few years ago when she moved back to our neighborhood. I am so sorry for your loss but her memory will always have a happy place in my heart. God bless you all.

Sally Calhoun

April 27, 2012

Holly had such a wonderful sense of humor as well as theological depth. We had many great conversations about church life. You have my deepest sympathies.

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