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John Holt Obituary

MYSTIC - John W. Holt, beloved husband for 55 years of Sue (DiAngi) Holt, of Park Avenue, Mystic, CT, passed away at the Westerly Hospital on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was 80 years old.

He was born in Winfield, Kansas to the late Daniel E. and June Holt.

John worked in Electrical Design for Electric Boat (EB), retiring after 46 years. Prior to EB, he proudly served as a submariner in the US Navy for four years.

Above all, John treasured his family and loved spending time with them. He will be deeply missed by his wife Sue; sister-in-law Paula J. Moran; his two beloved nieces, whom he raised as his own, Sarah Iadarola (Matthew) and Amy Ryan (Tim), and their children, Vincent Iadarola, and Abigail, and Ellen Ryan; his sister Jody Bracken of Pawhuska, OK; and his Maltese, Molly.

John was predeceased by his sister Velda McGinn, and brother Donald Holt.

Visiting hours are omitted. A private funeral service and burial with Full Military Honors will be held at the convenience of the family. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Melody Greene

Earlier today

Dear Sue, I am so sorry for your loss and your family´s too. I am thinking of you. Love Melody

Dave Fairman

Earlier today

Rest in Peace John

Bob Alessio

Yesterday

Sue, so sorry of you losing your love, John. I hope he didn´t suffer. So sorry we are not as close as we used to be. But I do love you very much and have you in my prayers. Love, cousin Bob.

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