Madelyn L. Holland Morse

Madelyn L. (Kneeland) Holland Morse, 92, passed away October 1, 2010 after a long illness. Her first husband, Russell H. Holland passed in 1972. She is survived by her second husband of 15 years, Edwin W. Morse; two daughters, Suzanne Mahoney of Douglas, Sandra J. Holland of Marathon FL; three grandchildren, Laura Pichie, Kathryn Hehir, Joseph Mahoney; eight great grandchildren; one nephew, Richard Holland; one great niece, Julie Vinton, one great nephew, Scott Holland, two great great nephews and five great great nieces. She was predeceased by her sister, Jeanette Holland and her nephew, Clayton "Skip" Holland. Madelyn was born in Worcester April 5, 1918 the daughter of the late Prescott and Gurlie (Johnson) Kneeland and was a lifelong resident of Grafton. Madelyn graduated from Grafton High School Class of 1935 and then from Salter Secretarial School in Worcester in 1937. She was a secretary working many years at Grafton State Hospital and The Glavin Regional Center in Shrewsbury. Mrs. Holland Morse was an active member of The First Baptist Church in Worcester and previously The Baptist Church of Grafton. She was a member of The MA Retired State Employees Association, a former member of The North Grafton and Westborough Women's Clubs, an election worker with The Town of Grafton and she volunteered at blood drives with The American Red Cross for many years. The greatest joy in her life was her family. Madelyn also loved music, ballroom dancing and traveling. In lieu of flowers her family asks that you honor her care to others by donating in her memory to The Grafton Food Bank, PO Box 324, Grafton, MA 01519.

Funeral & Calling Hours

Funeral Services are Thursday October 7th at 11: a.m in THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME, 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton. She will be laid to rest privately with her first husband in Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton. All are invited to calling hours Wednesday October 6th from 4 to 7 p.m at the funeral home in North Grafton. A Condolence Book may be signed and directions are available at:

www.roneyfuneralhome.com