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William Holden Obituary
Avon - William (Bill) Holden passed away on March 16, 2021. A private family gathering will take place at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Home at 2950 N. High School Road in Indianapolis 46224.
Mr. Holden was born on May 5, 1949 in Worcester, MA. and lived in Grafton, MA. until 1990. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anne (Oksanish) Holden, two sons, Nicholas of Grafton, MA and his family, Ryan of Trinity, NC and his family and a daughter Stephanie (Holden) Hamood, wife of Jarrett Hamood and her family of Avon, IN. He leaves behind five grandchildren: Anya, Gavin, Hanna, Stella and Holden, as well several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Holden graduated from Grafton Memorial High School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor's degree from Worcester State University and his M.B.A. from Anna Maria College, both in Massachusetts. He served 6 years in the Massachusetts Air National Guard and was honorably discharged as an SSGT. In 1975.
Mr. Holden served in a number of senior management and executive positions in the industrial manufacturing and distribution industries located in Massachusetts, Illinois and Indiana from 1972 until his retirement in 2012. He was a long-time member of Twin Bridges Golf Club, located in Danville, IN. His remains will be returned to Massachusetts for interment.
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Al and Mary Heck
December 19, 2021
Dear Ann and family. We just found out about Bill s passing. So sorry to hear it. We remember our many fun times sailing and camping and time together in Grafton. Our sincere condolences. Al and Mary.
Debbie Sinclair Moiles
March 22, 2021
Anne, I am so sorry to learn of Bills passing, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Linda Gosselin
March 21, 2021
Anne so sorry for you and your family´s loss.
Gail Fleming Gallick
March 21, 2021
Anne, i am so very sorry to read this news today. I know you and Bill were high school sweethearts and this must be such a loss for you and your family. Bill had such a great sense of humor in high school, my prayers and thoughts for you and your family. God bless you with comfort and peace Anne.
Gene &jean ploss
March 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of bill´s passing may he Rest In Peace
Julie Loker
March 20, 2021
I loved working with Bill at the Town Hall. He was a great guy, full of life, stories and energy. He will be missed.
Kim Nichols
March 20, 2021
Ryan and family so very sorry for your loss, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Joyce Kazarian Leoleis
March 20, 2021
Anne I am so very sorry to hear this!!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Rudzi Corna
March 20, 2021
Anne so sad to hear of Bill's passing
Sending love & prayers to you & your family
Joan Walsh
March 20, 2021
Ann,
So sorry for your loss. May extended family and friends, plus 50 years of memories hold to close.
Joan Walsh
Beth Cooper
March 20, 2021
Ryan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Beth
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