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Edward Holland Obituary

HOLLAND, EDWARD F. SR., former RI State Senator 84, of Cranston, formerly of Matunuck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Westview Health Care Center, West Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Q. (Webster) Holland. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward W. and Wilhelmina (Holdbrook) Holland. Edward was a cartographer for Defensive Mapping Agency for thirty-seven years before his retirement. He was a former RI State Senator, District #6 South Kingstown and Block Island. Besides his wife he is survived by his loving children, Cynthia Holland Matarese of Cranston, Edward F. Holland, Jr. of Fall River, MA, Stephen P. Holland of Indiana, his step-children Raymond Quirk, James Quirk, and Caroline Gorham, all of South County. He was the cherished grandfather of eleven, and the great-grandfather of one great-granddaughter.. Edward was the brother of Patricia North of AZ, Mary Jane Lovett of West Warwick, Brian Holland of Narragansett, and Kathy Roberts of Chepachet. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, 15 Garden Court, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-7 p.m. Visit nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 21, 2015.

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Edward Holland jr

July 17, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joy Gabriele

May 31, 2015

Cindy, Ted & Stephen, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

May 27, 2015

To all the Holland Family, We are saddened by your loss Ed was a good man and friend we had good times together at the GHBC He was a gentleman. Ann & Herb Rogers

Tom Dolan

May 25, 2015

Dear Brian and the entire Holland family,
I was very sorry to hear of Ed's passing.
Please accept my deepest condolences at this time.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tom Dolan

May 25, 2015

Dear Brian and the entire Holland family,
I was very sorry to hear of Ed's passing.
Please accept my condolences at this time. My prays and thoughts are with you.

Andrew Lisa

May 24, 2015

Cindy, Teddy, & Stephen, please accept my condolences to you and your family.

Maria Izzi

May 22, 2015

Dear MaryJane

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother. He was such a distinguished man. Please know I am thinking of you at this very sad time. Hope you are both well. I am currently in Florida.

Myra Durfee

May 22, 2015

My condolences to everyone in the family.

Robert Ryan

May 21, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I worked with Ed from October 1980 to November 1986 at the Defense Mapping Agency - Providence Field office in West Warwick, RI and have fond memories of this association.

Robert Ryan, Jr.
10154 Bonavantura
San Antonio, TX 78245

Bill Tamboe

May 21, 2015

My sincere condolences to Ed's entire family.

Lou Barker

May 21, 2015

Our hearts and thoughts are with you all during this tough time. I'm going to miss him.

josephine pimentel

May 21, 2015

TO ALL,--DEAR EDDIE WAS THE BEST AND KINDEST MAN AND HAS ALWAYD BEEN LOVED AND REMEMBERED BY ME. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE VISITED WITH HIM RECENTLY AND DISCUSS THINGS OF THE HEART . I AM SADDENED BY THIS..MAY YOU,WE, ALL FIND COMFORT IN THE PROMISE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST .

May 21, 2015

Our condolences to you for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Domenic and Elaine Ferretti

May 21, 2015

To the Holland family: Very sorry to hear of Uncle Eddie's passing. He was such an engaging and talented person. May your shared memories be a comfort during this most difficult time.

Kevin, Lori and Miranda Lovett

Joyce Sousa Martin

May 21, 2015

Lynn, Raymond, Jimmy, Caroline and the entire Holland Family I sorry for your loss, he was an amazing man

Wendy Brady

May 21, 2015

Our deepest condolences to you all.
You are in our prayers.

Dawn Moshier

May 21, 2015

To my Cousins Cindy, Ted, Stephen, Kayla and Lily- our deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Uncle Eddie as a kind, gentle and funny man. He always had a smile. May God bless you all as you go through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cousin Dawn, Rob, Courtney & Chris xo

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