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Brad HOLLAND Obituary
Passed away peacefully at the Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus on April 26, 2015 at 56 years of age. Cherished husband of Wendy (nee Cleary) with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage. Son of Roy and his late wife Shirley. Dear father of Brendon and wife Kylee Holland, Brittany and husband Ben Gibbons. Treasured Grandpa of Pearl Rose Gibbons and one on the way, Lincoln Joseph Bradley Holland. Loved brother of Bryce (Cindy) Holland and Bree (Rob) Hopkins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brad was a proud firefighter in Essex for 22 years. He was a handy man that could literally fix anything. Brad worked in the family business at Beaver Lumber for 26 years and was a custodian with the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board for the past 17 years. Cremation has taken place. On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 friends are invited to gather at the
Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd.
(519-776-7378)
128 Talbot St. N, Essex
from 6-9 p.m. for a time to share memories and stories. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Trillium Gift of Life Network or to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation (Dialysis Unit - McDougall and Tecumseh Rd.). You may send your condolences online at
www.kennedyfh.com
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18 Entries
Wayne Cleary
April 30, 2015
Shawn and I are thinking of you all during this time of grief.
April 29, 2015
Dear wendy, very saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. Be comforted by all the wonderful memories.
Dalia Difazio
Pina Walsh
April 29, 2015
Dear Wendy and Family. I was so sorry to hear about Brad. I hope that our thoughts and prayers give all of you a little comfort at this time.
Christie Renaud
April 28, 2015
So sorry to hear such sad news of Brad's passing. I have fond memories of the entire Holland family from my childhood. Especially while living next door to Beaver Lumber.
Thinking of you all.
Christie Renaud (Stitzinger)
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April 28, 2015
Keeping the entire family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May fond memories bring smiles as you recall them and keep warmth in your heart.
Friends of Ashley, her father Bryce, and Brittany.
From: Adam, Sarah & George Maedel
Toni Piazza
April 28, 2015
Wendy: I am truly sorry for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Gloria Laframboise
April 28, 2015
Wendy...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Bill and Patty Cleary
April 28, 2015
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you all find comfort in your memories. We love you.
Shelley Cazzola
April 27, 2015
Wendy I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband Brad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Shelley Cazzola
Curtis Warren
April 27, 2015
Wendy and family. Words can never explain what a heavy heart this has caused for a lot of people. Brad was a true gentleman and the world became a better place with him in it. I am sure he is riding the back of unit 158 or 154 as I write this. My sincere sympathies to all of you. He will be missed.
Mary Swartz
April 27, 2015
WENDY AND FAMILY, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
ROGER &RITA BEAULIEU
April 27, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 27, 2015
Wendy-We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Brad. We are not able to make it to the visitation but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love, Lynne & Ed Lafontaine.
Sheila Arpan
April 27, 2015
Wendy, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Geri Wilson
April 27, 2015
Wendy and family, i was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband Brad. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
David Particelli
April 27, 2015
God Bless I will miss you a lot when I was on nights there.
Doreen and Terry Liles
April 27, 2015
Wendy and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Doug Maedel
April 27, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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