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Andrew Holbrook Obituary

Andrew H. Holbrook, of West Warwick, R.I., formerly of Holbrook, Mass., passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with addiction, July 16, 2018, at the age of 32. Beloved son of Joyce M. (O'Brien) Holbrook of Hingham and Herbert A. Holbrook Jr. of Mattapoisett, he was the loving father of Dylan A. Holbrook and Georgia S. Holbrook both of Hingham; devoted brother of Emily K. Sheehan and her husband Robert of Holbrook and Adam Holbrook and his wife Erinrose of Marshfield; dear grandson of John F. O'Brien of Randolph the late Virginia (Rossi) O'Brien and the late Herbert A. Holbrook Sr. and Theresa (Banda) Holbrook; dear uncle of Declan and Liam Sheehan; and also survived by many aunts uncles and cousins. Andrew was born in Brockton and grew up in Holbrook and was a graduate of Holbrook High School. He was a roofer and member of Roofers Local 33, Stoughton. He loved spending time at the family cottage on Micajah Pond, Plymouth. His greatest joy however came from spending time with family and friends. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 68 So. Franklin St., Holbrook, until 9 a.m. Saturday followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to either the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to the American Heart Assoc. To leave a sympathy message, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 19, 2018.

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Amanda lepage

July 13, 2021

Miss you buddy...you was doing amazing when I met you when you moved to east Boston....one of my best summers ever cus of you

Amanda Leslie

August 23, 2019

Rip andrew smh i guess i didn't want to believe u was really gone until i finally needed to look it up n unfortunately i found this n it breaks my heart ... When u lived down in eastie for a while we chilled LITERALLY everyday n became lik my best friend we did everything together etc.. n when u went home after a while we lost contact unfortunately kid ur in my heart ur family's in my heart n prays u ALWAYS talked about ur son n fishing n roofing like i said actually seeing this jus broke my heart wish i didn't google u - I've always missed u n always will rip andrew u where a great kid n will forever be missed!!!

F M

July 22, 2018

Rest in peace
May the Angels lead you into paradise
May the martyrs greet you at your coming
Peace and consolation to your family and friends

Susan Nobrega

July 21, 2018

Herb

I am so sorry for your loss. Friends will be here for you.

Marlene Sullivan

July 20, 2018

Sorry for your loss Joyce & Family

Anna Gates

July 20, 2018

To The Holbrook Family:Sorry for the loss of Andrew.Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you..The Gates Family.

Oscar & Yessenia Gomez

July 20, 2018

Joyce, Dylan and Georgia;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Andrew's charming personality and friendship will be deeply missed. Sending our love and heartfelt condolences.

Heaven Scent

Yessenia Gomez

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bob & Jeannine Perry

July 19, 2018

We are so sorry for the loss of Andrew... He was part of our family for so many years.. He will forever be in our hearts..

Herb Lyken

July 19, 2018

My condolences to you and your family Herb.

July 19, 2018

Dear Joyce, Herb and family:
My heart is so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Andrew. I remember him as a little boy so cute and adorable. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Jane McDonnell Haskins

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20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cartwright Funeral Home - Holbrook

69 S. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

Jul

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

Avon, MA

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69 S. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

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