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Joanne Holden Obituary
Worcester - Joanne F. (O'Connell) Holden, passed away on May 5, 2020 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Facility from complications of Covid 19. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy N. Holden in 2002 and her sister, Elizabeth Phelan McManus in 2018.
Joanne leaves her children, Maureen F. Holden of Watertown, MA., Mary A. Stewart and her husband Kenneth of San Diego, CA., Mark V. Holden and his wife Louise of Washington, D.C. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Patrick D. Stewart, Caitlin E. Stewart, Molly M. Basson and her husband Johannes, Timothy R. Stewart, Clayton R.R. Holden, Katherine D. Holden, and Michael O. Holden and several nieces and nephews.
She was born in Worcester, the eldest daughter of Daniel F. and Elizabeth (Monahan) O'Connell. She graduated from South High School and attended Regis College. Joanne worked at State Mutual Life Insurance prior to marrying Roy. She also worked as a Teacher's Aide at West Tatnuck School and at the Worcester City Clerk's Office. She was a volunteer at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and a long time member of Old Sturbridge Village.
Joanne enjoyed traveling with Roy, gardening, cooking, visits to Cape Cod and Plum Island, Kimball's Ice Cream, lunch at Olive Garden, and wearing red lipstick.
Funeral services and burial will be private in St. John's Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in October. In lieu of flowers please donate to Worcester Education Development Foundation Connected Kids: Covid-19 Technology Fund in memory of Joanne Frances Holden.
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O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is assisting the family with arrangements.
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May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank You for everything, I am so deeply sorry about mom - Megan (ND Act.)
May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank You for everything, I am so deeply sorry about mom - Megan (ND Act.)
May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank You so much for everything, Im deeply sorry about mom. - Megan (NDA Activities)
May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank You so much for everything, Im deeply sorry about mom. - Megan (NDA Activities)
Megan Activities)
May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank You so much for everything, Im deeply sorry about mom.
Megan Activities)
May 8, 2020
Joanne was such a beautiful woman, with such high spirits! I will particularly miss her red lipstick smile, her great taste in music, and her light sense of humor. Thinking of you all during this hard time. Maureen, we will miss you at ND for Sunday Bingo. Thank you for everything, I am so sorry about mom.
May 8, 2020
Maureen, So sad to hear of your Mom's passing. She was my mother Agnes Murtari's roommate at Notre Dame LTC and she and my Mom knew each other at Du Lac as well. We always enjoyed watching how much your Mom enjoyed music. My son's music group would frequently play for the residents and she would enjoy singing along and tapping her feet. So deeply sorry for your loss. Prayers with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Joanne, Scott and Scotty Johnson
Paula Pietro- Malmquist
May 7, 2020
To Joanne's family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom and grandmother. I worked with your mom at West Tatnuck School. I enjoyed our morning talks in the schoolyard.. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤
Julie Benedict
May 6, 2020
Joanne, you will be missed. When feeling well, she was up for a good laugh and some cookies!
Wishing her family peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Julie (ND)
May 6, 2020
Dear Maureen and family,
I remember your parents they always had a
kind word and always welcomed me into their
home.
It's been many years and I think the last time
I saw you and your mom was at Val's in Holden.
I was with my mom, she has passed too.
Take care and may you be comforted with happy memories.
Hugs,
Paula Sweeney Kowszik
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