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Margaret Holthaus Obituary

HOLTHAUS,MargaretA. (Splaine) Of Marshfield, Dec. 10, 57 years old, died at the South Shore Hospital. Beloved wife of Robert J. Holthaus, Jr. Dear sister of Kate Herget and her husband Steve, Mary E. Splaine, and Richard D. Splaine, all of Marshfield, Also survived by her father-in-law, Robert J. Holthaus, Sr., of Hingham and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was born in Boston, graduated from Norwell High School and Bryant College in RI. She was a medical transcriber. Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, MARSHFIELD, Saturday at 9 a.m, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Corner of Canal and Careswell St., Marshfield at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Donations in Margaret's memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. For online guestbook & directions macdonaldfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Meg Gannett Carl

August 24, 2009

I just read about Peggy's death in the Bryant magazine. I have thought of her often over the years. Peggy was a loyal and kind friend. She looked out for me. I'm so sorry that I did not have an opportunity to talk with her again.

Meg Gannett Carl

Robin Sheridan, RN

December 15, 2008

Peggy was a sweet person. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth Spears

December 13, 2008

My most sincere sympathies to all of Peggy's family. Special condolences and love to Dick.

Elizabeth (Lisa) Ludlow Spears

sean & doreen killion

December 12, 2008

Bob, we are very sorry to hear about your wife Peg our sympathy to you and your family god bless Doreen & Sean Killion

Bill Costello

December 11, 2008

Bob,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your wife.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may your memories get you through this difficult time.

Eileen and Bill

Mr & Mrs Michael McCarthy

December 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mark Niederberger

December 11, 2008

Dear Bobby and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your beloved Peggy...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Take care,
Mary and Mark

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