Orman A. Holden

Orman A. Holden of Brattleboro, VT passed away on July 6, 2017 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital after a long term illness. He was born on June 2, 1934.

He attended Norwich University and graduated as 2nd Lieutenant in 1956. He married Lillia (Ginger) Stowell of Bellows Falls in 1958. In 1958 he started working for Joseph Kestnor as a consulting engineer working on water and sewer projects in Brattleboro and Queensbury, NY. On June 5, 1970, he was appointed Director of Public Works in Brattleboro, after his father, Justin Holden retired. He was a member of the Brattleboro F&AM for over 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter for most of his life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Justin Holden; his mother, Ruth Holden; and a sister, Lydia Faxon.

He is survived by his wife, Lillia (Ginger) Holden; four children, Jeffrey Holden, Gregory Holden, Kimberle French and her husband Charles French, and Brian Holden and his wife Robbin; five grandchildren, Samantha Little, Brittany Beaudoin, Matthew Holden and his wife Amanda, Nicholas Holden, and Joshua Holden; and five great grandchildren, Marcus Beaudoin, Chase Therieau, Madelyn Hall, Connor Holden, and Logan Holden.

Per his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. A private burial will be planned for a later date. The KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME, Brattleboro, VT is assiting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or Rescue Inc., 541 Canal St, Brattleboro, VT 05301.