Maureen Ann Holden

Maureen Ann Holden, 66, of Newfane, VT, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH after a long period of declining health. She passed peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones. Maureen was born on February 27, 1959 at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, VT, the daughter of Earle and Margaret "Peg" (Harrington) Morse. She enjoyed a brief period of being the youngest and most spoiled of the Morse children until her twin brother Mark arrived seventeen minutes later to steal the show. Maureen graduated from Leland and Gray in 1977 and worked in a variety of culinary positions in and around the valley. Whether it was behind the deli counter at her father's store in Newfane, at the Skyline Restaurant on Hogback Mountain, her bake shop Simply Delicious in Newfane, Rick's Tavern, or even the food booth at the Newfane Flea Market, if you didn't have a meal prepared by Mauren at least once, then you probably didn't get out much. She spent her final working years as a beloved lunch lady at Townshend Elementary School, her favorite and most fulfilling position of her entire career. She was as stubborn as she was outspoken, as selfless as she was genuine, and she lived and loved with a fierce passion and a smile never far from her face. She cared greatly for all children, be they her own or not, and welcomed them all into her home and her heart with open arms. Remaining to cherish Maureen's memory are her husband of 46 years, Norman Holden; her children, Hilary and Jesse; her granddaughter, Mariah, who she raised as her daughter; brothers, Stephan and Bill Morse; sister, Susan Morse; and their various partners and spouses, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. As per Maureen's wishes, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Maureen's name may be made to Grace Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 216, Townshend, VT 05353. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maureen, please visit our floral store.