Holly E. Desplaines

Holly E. (Goulet) Desplaines, 54, of Uxbridge passed away peacefully Friday August 25, 2023 with her loving family and friends by her side.
Holly's life centered around her daughter, Victoria and her family. She took great pride in her work with people with disabilities. She loved spending time at the beach, especially at Mystic Seaport in CT. She also loved being with friends and enjoyed many trips, dinner dates and laughs with them. Holly was nicknamed "Jolly Holly" because of her beautiful and happy personality.
She was born in Milford on January 4, 1969 and was a graduate of Uxbridge High School. Later, she earned her associate degree in Business Administration. She had been employed at the former Milford National Bank for 23 years and later worked for the former Seven Hills Foundation and then Open Sky Community services.
She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Victoria Desplaines of Uxbridge and her fiancé Joseph Dion; her adoring parents George W. and Mary C. Goulet of Uxbridge; her siblings Erik Goulet and his wife Erin of Uxbridge and Melissa Goulet of Nashua, NH; her sister-in-law Patricia Goulet of Sutton. Holly is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her lifelong friends. She was predeceased by a brother Glenn W. Goulet.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday August 30, 2023 from 5 – 7 PM in the Buma Funeral Home, 101 North Main Street, Rte. 122, Uxbridge.
Funeral services will be held Thursday August 31, 2023 at 11 AM in the funeral home.
Holly's wishes for those attending the visiting hours and funeral service were to wear bright and cheerful clothing.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you spread cheer and kindness in Holly's memory.