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George HOLLAND Obituary
HOLLAND, George
July 18, 1925 - September 12, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father George Holland on September 12, 2014 at the age of 89. George was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and will be sadly missed by his 9 children Kathleen, George (Margaret), John (Colleen), Ann (Kevin), Peter, Robert (Sylvia), Patricia (Dudley), Tracey (Tony) and Chris (Darlene), 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. George was a decorated World War II veteran who proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy. A special thanks to the devoted staff of the St. Anne's Veteran Hospital for their patience, care and compassion towards our father during his final years. Visitation will held at Alfred Dallaire Funeral Home, 7200, Newman Blvd, Lasalle, Quebec, H8N 1X2 on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a service following at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Anne's Veterans Hospital.
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Monica M
October 7, 2014
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Holland. We were only acquainted a short time while I was working at Ste. Anne's. My thoughts and condolences are with his family.
Jim and Rosemary Jones
September 20, 2014
So sorry to hear of his passing, he was a lovely person. Well always have a reminder of him from the seeds he gave us for our garden. Our sympathies to the Holland family.
Brendan Walsh
September 20, 2014
Dear Holland Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolence on the passing of your father/grandfather/great grandfather.
We first met George in 1985, nearly 30 years ago, when we asked him for renovations assistance at our house on Monkland Avenue, NDG. Since that time, he was a frequent visitor to our home, where he shared his vast knowledge and expertise from the basement to the roof and everything in between.
I (Bernadette) would like to thank George for his many pots of Irish shamrocks and plants, and his appreciation of my Irish baked bread, which I hope he will taste again in heaven.
I (Brendan) will always remember what he told me one day as I was about to cut a hole in the roof: “Never be afraid to do what another man can do.” I often told people that he was one of the smartest men I ever knew, as he could do anything with his hands. He always saw the solution beyond the problem.
We often talk about him and the times he worked, dined and shared great stories together.
We miss him.
Bernadette and Brendan Walsh
NDG, Montreal
September 20, 2014
To the Holland Family:
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father / grandfather. He will be missed by many. My thought are with you.
Patty Gauthier
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Brenda Stewart
September 19, 2014
To the Holland Clan,
I only knew George for a short while, as he was friends with my mother Marjorie at Ste Anne's. We are truly saddened by his passing and wish to express our sympathies to your entire family. We will certainly miss him when we visit.
Cathy Rusyn
September 19, 2014
Tony, Tracy, Ashley, Carly
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Mr. Holland, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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