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Lynn Holly Obituary
December 28, 2023
Lynn Elizabeth (Gustaveson) Holly passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 72, after a sudden decline in her health. She was born on December 19, 1951 to Warren and Shirley Gustaveson. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Gustaveson, her brothers, John, James and Charles. She is also survived by her daughters, Julie Bruce and Jessica Holly, and her 6 grandchildren.
Lynn grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut, and started her career in Bridgeport as a police officer, where she met her late husband, Solomon Gilbert Holly. After retiring, Lynn loved to cruise the world every chance she could. She also became very proficient in the art of ballroom dancing. She loved the challenge of learning new choreography and making her own dresses to suit each of the different dances she would perform.
Lynn will be forever remembered for her quick wit, silly sense of humor, kind heart, and the love she showed.
"Celebration of Life and Memorial Service" will be held for close friends and family at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Holly
Kimberly Schwartz Hart
March 12, 2024
I Worked with Lynn & Sol both were wonderful humans & I am very sorry for your great loss. God Bless you all.
Kimberly Schwartz Hart
Madelyn Raymond
January 7, 2024
To the Gustaveson family, I am so sorry to hear about Lynn. It sounds like she had quite an interesting and full life. You all have my sincere condolences.
Bert Pastor (BPD Retired)
January 5, 2024
My deepest condolences. I worked with Lynn, and Sol.
Very sorry to hear of her passing.
James and Aida Remele
January 5, 2024
So sorry to hear this very sad news. She was a wonderful person. Jim and I had the pleasure of working alongside her and Sol. Our deepest condolences to her family.
Maranda Hash
January 4, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. It was a blessing to have had the pleasure to meet and care for her.
Louise Karoli Gallagher
January 4, 2024
Condolences to the Gustaveson & Holly families on Lynn´s passing. It was my pleasure & honor to know her, work with her & call her my "Sister in Blue". She is now reunited with Sol for Eternity.
Jack watcke Ret.Bpt Police
January 4, 2024
It was a pleasure to work with Lynn on the Police Force,may God be with her rest in peace Lynn.
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