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Matthew Holland Obituary

HOLLAND, Matthew Lynn Of West Newton, died on January 31, 2010, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was 25 years old. Matt is survived by his parents, Meg and Bill Holland and his younger brother Craig of West Newton. Memorial service at First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA at 1:00 on Saturday, February 27. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 617-969-0800 www.brezniakrodman.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 14, 2010.

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Don Giesmann

February 27, 2010

Dear Meg, Bill, Craig, and family, I am Judy and Rodger's pastor from Huntingburg, IN. Please know of my prayers and the prayers of our congregation, Salem United Church of Christ. Matt's service and dedication to others was trully wonderful. God bless and comfort each of you. I went to Seminary in MA and served as a student intern at the Newton Presbyterian Church. Don Giesmann

Gerri & Rich Simons

February 27, 2010

My thoughts and love are with you. Matt will be greatly missed by this world. He had such a loving and giving spirit. The world may have lost him but heaven has gained a wonderfull soul.

Lori McCray

February 14, 2010

Oh Meg, I cannot even begin to find words to express my sorrow over the loss of your beautiful son. I hold you and your family in my heart. Much love, Lori McCray

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