SEAN DENNIS HOLBROOK
SEAN DENNIS HOLBROOK
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SEAN HOLBROOK Obituary
of Clearwater, FL passed away suddenly in Sun City, Texas on October 8, 2024.
Sean was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and resided in Fort Myers, Florida, relocating to Canton, Ohio in 1984. He was a graduate of McKinley High school and Case Western Reserve University. Sean served a career as a Management Consultant - Senior Manager for Price Waterhouse Coopers and later as the Global Growth Organization Managing Director/Chief Executive for KPMG-USA.
An avid reader since childhood, Sean was also a gifted writer and was working on a series of children's books at the time of his passing. He enjoyed a variety of sports, many outdoor activities and had a passion for travel. In addition to living overseas for several years, he and his family experienced the culture of 40 countries on 6 continents. He had been to 48 states and planned to top that off by visiting New Mexico and Alaska.
Left to hold his memory in our hearts, are the love of his life, wife Kristine (Grafton) Holbrook, to whom he was married for 32 years, his daughter and best friend, Meghan Holbrook, proud parents, Dennis and Marilyn Holbrook, sister Amy (Bill) Holbrook Smith, his much loved in-laws, Clark and Nancy Grafton, Michele (Grafton) and Pat Dunn, nephews Preston Chambers, Joe Dunn, Tim Dunn and Ed Dunn along with aunts, uncles and cousins, all who enriched his life.
When Sean met Kristine, they discovered their true North and together, charted the course of what would become a wonderful, loving and fulfilling life. Sean was a positive and upbeat person. He loved music and dancing and never turned down an opportunity to be silly, full of laughter or display his unique sense of humor. His happiest times were those spent with the friends and family that he loved. How lucky were we to have had the gift of sharing our lives with Sean. Our hearts are broken but sweet and loving memories will lift us until we meet again.
We are comforted in knowing that Sean is now in the presence of Christ, reunited with family who went before him.
Per his wishes, there will be a memorial gathering of family and friends at a future date.
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.
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LISA WAITE
March 2, 2025
Happy Heavenly birthday this month Sean (March 8). Your kindness, energy, and love for life were evident to everyone who knew you. Sean's sudden passing is heartbreaking, but the impact he had on those around him will never be forgotten. His memory continues to inspire all of us to live fully and cherish the moments we have with one another. --Love Aunt Lisa
Kristine Holbrook
November 16, 2024
Thanks to each of you for sharing your memories and images of Sean. As you can imagine, we are devastated beyond measure. While we know he is still with us, and lives on in the beautiful memories we hold so dear and will forever cherish...we miss hearing his warm and comforting voice, the joy in his vibrant laugh, and the love expressed in his eyes. We appreciate your ongoing thoughts and prayers, as it's what helps to keep us going.
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Barbaranne Hill-Irving
October 21, 2024
Sending my condolences to the family for your loss. It's taken me awhile to to write a message because it was shocking to hear this news and I find that I am still in denial. Sean was a neighbor of mine here in Florida and will truly be missed all. Sean and Kristina was a wonderful couple and a role model for many. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow!
Cheryl Miller
October 20, 2024
I met Sean as a 3 year old while my family had moved to Ft.Myers. My son, Allan the same age as Sean became very close. Thru the years the relationship with Sean and family quickly grew. Sean was a great young man, very intelligent, we loved him!!!
Valerie George
October 17, 2024
My heart goes out to you all. I am blessed to have spent time with you both and enjoying your friendship. Known to me as Sean Not Sean, your quiet smile will be missed. I will be forever baffled how you got to all those balls on the Pickleball court. Much love and prayers.
Aleksandra Krychniak
October 13, 2024
I remember bringing Meghan back a huge bag of these Polish milky fudge candies and her telling me days later that her parents absolutely demolished them, especially her dad, Sean. They ate whole bags and it still makes me smile to this day. Sean was always so silly and fun to be around. Singing songs in the car or at home, making jokes, and overall making you so comfortable to be in the space. The fact that his daughter is one of the most loyal, selfless, and brave people I know is a testament to what kind of person he was.
I will never forget his kindness. I will never forget his dress shirts that had fun designs on the cuffs hidden until he rolled them up. I will never forget Meghan and I preparing the garage for the yearly haunted house with him, and him dressing up the day-of to invite people in. To Sean: Thank you for the gifts, memories, and legacy you have left behind. There are no words to express how thankful I am for having the time and privilege to experience your light. To Meghan, Kristine, and the family: You are all always in my thoughts and I'm sending as much love, strength, and hugs as I can. I hope you are all surrounded by support and love in this unimaginably difficult time.
Love,
Aleksandra
Fran Schneider
October 13, 2024
Sean demonstrated for me, and many others, the importance of patience, resilience and kindness in the workplace. May his memory be a blessing.
Jeanine Nolen
October 12, 2024
I remember Sean as a young boy, 9 years old in a Little League baseball uniform & playing on the field. It's the first time I met Sean & his parents. I went to their house several times & as his Mom & I were talking at the kitchen table, I always noticed Sean's
test papers & report cards stuck on the refrigerator. All straight A's. Sean was just as sweet as he was smart. I got to see Sean again & meet Kristine some years later when they came to Florida. My heart goes out to all the family. No parent should endure the pain of losing a child. No wife should endure the pain of losing a husband so young. God has a plan for all of us. We don't understand. Someday we will. Sean is singing with the angels now & watching over his family. We will see him again someday. Praying for peace & comfort for all the family & friends.
Love,
Jeanine
Andrea
October 12, 2024
This is shocking - Rio Mesa has the best memories of Sean. I especially remember him shooting hoops in the driveway and always handing Austin the ball to play as well!
Children came form all over Steiner to take part in your haunted house!!!
I am so sorry!
The Spieles´
Dana Bass
October 12, 2024
Kristine, Meghan and family,
I was devastated to hear about Sean's passing. We worked together for about a decade at KPMG. On his last day with the Firm, in typical Sean fashion, he emailed our team this poem he had written... I wanted to share.
It´s About the Journey
Once upon a time we all came together.
With gigantic aspirations, we were a bunch of dreamers.
We made those dreams come true and our legacy will live on forever
As we made a fantastic difference for others and each other.
I was so happy to be one of your crew.
What will I cherish the most about the GSC?
Our time together and that I will always remember you.
And I hope you always find a place in your journey for me.
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The thing about Sean is, he really did make a fantastic difference in the lives of others and his legacy WILL always live on forever and that is truly remarkable. His wisdom, vibrance, ridiculous sense of humor, infectious smile and genuine selflessness will always remain a part of my journey.
He spoke about you two all the time. Meghan, I'm sure you know this, but he was (and still is) so incredibly proud of you. Whether it was a tryout, game, paddle boarding the grand canal, a cake you baked, heading off to study neuroscience, building a haunted house will full size candy bars, the KPMG team knew about it and we rooted you on along the way.
I hope you both can find some peace in knowing that Sean left an incredible impact on the lives of everyone he met, coworkers included. . I've been thinking a lot about him these past few days, and can't help but smile at all the memories. When our team was down in Orlando for a Firm training, Sean had somehow found out that I had never been the Magic Kingdom. Lo and behold, he brought our group that night so I could go for the first time. I'll never forget a bunch of tax accountants, riding rides like we were kids again. It was a blast. He always "kept it weird" and made work a better place. I am grateful to have known him, as a leader, mentor and friend.
Pamela Ross
October 11, 2024
Dearest Marilyn, Dennis, Sean's sweet Family, and all your Family: extending the most extreme Sympathy to all of you in this most-traumatic of Times. (There just are no words to convey it, I truly pray for you.) Sean was the cutest little-fellow as a child..am SO thankful he had you both, Dennis & Marilyn, to love him so much & raise him with such love that he became the Man he was, to HIS family! May God hold you ALL in the Palm of His Hand to comfort you and get through-this somehow. Sean is fine, in Heaven, with The Lord...looking on & over all of you.. & he now KNOWS "how everything will turn out" for ALL of you. God bless you allll so very much. Sean is your "Forever Son, Husband and Daddy", whom you will spend Eternity with. And there will never be any "good-byes" again. :) .. But in the Interim, it hurts so much "down here, left on Earth". Many Prayers for all of you to get through this time of Earthly-Sorrow.
Pam Ross
Lisa Waite
October 11, 2024
Kristine and Megan,
We remember Sean not just for the years he lived, but for the love he shared. His laughter and kindness touched everyone around him, leaving a lasting mark on our hearts. Sean's infectious laugh could light up a room, and his ability to find joy in the simplest moments was a gift he shared generously with everyone he met. Wishing you comfort in the cherished memories you hold and the love that surrounds you.
Aunt Lisa and Uncle Scott
Trudy Morris
October 11, 2024
Sean was always there when I needed him, either in person or by a gesture. Last year he and Kristine made a special trip to comfort me. It meant a lot to me. He became very successful and a great role model for Meghan. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Love, Aunt Trudy
Rebecca Thomason
October 11, 2024
Sean was so very special to our family and we all loved him. He never missed a special day in my boys life like their weddings. So glad I got to see him a couple weeks ago for a special hug and to tell him I loved him
Love you so baby boy to me,
Aunt Becky & Uncle Olin
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