Emily Holt

Emily was a lady of grace and warmth. From the moment our family stepped into the Club, she made us feel that we belonged there. Fond memories of skating the Dutch Waltz in Ice Chips and her encouragement as I made pilgrim and candy cane costumes for our family. She and Shep set a fine example for us all of respect, support, intellect, common sense, and compassion.

Always kind, always giving, always a true lady and an inspiration to others. We should all strive to be as like her as we can. She is very sorely missed

I have fond memories of a lovely lady that I only knew for a few years at the end of her life. I picture her sitting on the sofa reading books to her two great-grandsons. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Emily was the heart and sole of Bostonians and Ice Chips. She was well loved and appreciated. She will be missed. Cindy Jerrier

Many condolences to the Holt Family. Shep and Emily were a constant presence at the SC of Boston while I was a competitor training there from 1962-1968. They were always a highlight at Ice Chips. Rest in Peace, Emily!

I cannot remember a time that I did not know Emily and Shep, but I must admit they were always Mr and Mrs Holt, I never would have called them by their first names! Mrs Holt always made me feel welcome in their home as I played with Craig. I can remember like it was yesterday her beautiful needlework on the ecclesiastical garments she was working on. She was a truly kind and wonderful person.

Interestingly I'verecently had such fond thoughts of Mrs Holt. As I make my bed I remember her help us earn a Girl Scout badge that included "hospital corners!" She also led us in embroidering pot holders. She was so helpful, yet precise. She was an integral part of the village that made me.

Emily's humility, grace and selflessness were a source of inspiration throughout the many years I was involved in Ice Chips at The Skating Club of Boston. It was an honor and privilege to work (and perform!) alongside her, and her entire family. I will always remember the gentle way she would look people in the eye, like they were the only one in the room. Emily was a gifted listener, and teacher, modeling authenticity and purposeful living with the many communities she touched. She was the kind of person who could warm the heart of anyone who crossed her path. I feel so fortunate to have shared a chapter of my life with Emily. Gandhi was known to have written that happiness is "when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Emily's life was an beautiful example of harmonious living for us all to aspire to. May her happiness echo in our hearts, forever.

I remember Emily (and Shep) as a young boy growing up at The Skating Club of Boston. Always helping, always skating and always so nice to everyone she encountered. And that never changed across her many decades as a member of the Club. A very classy woman. She will be missed.

I will cherish my friendship with this wonderful woman, Emily