Obituary of Robert J. Holland

Robert J. Holland, 73, of Thompson, CT and formerly of East Killingly, died Wednesday October 26, 2016 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA, after a brief Illness. He was the lifelong companion of Mary Woodson. He was born December 6, 1942 in Smithfield, RI, son of the late John F. and Helen (Bushee) Holland. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Robert worked as a truck driver for many years for Jolley Concrete and later for Tilcon. He was a member of the East Killingly Fire Department and was an EMT. Robert enjoyed his trips to the casino, crossword puzzles and computer games, he was very talented at building model trains. Most of all he enjoyed his daily coffee at Zip’s and Four G’s in Dayville. Robert had a big heart and was always willing to help out his family and his friends. He leaves his companion Mary, his sister Joan Fox, his brother John Holland both of Danielson, his nieces Sandie Riemann and Shari Cote and his nephew Michael Fox, and his beloved cat Puff. Burial will be private in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations may be made in his memory to the East Killingly Fire Department. Arrangements by Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com