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Jeanmarie posted a condolence
Holly, what a sweet lady and awesome person. You fought a good fight. We will all miss you, but it is good to know you are with Jesus and enjoying life without pain. Love, Jeanmarie
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Candi posted a condolence
Dear Richard, Jon and Kristin. . .
I haven’t yet come to terms with Holly not being here in our three-dimensional world any more, and probably I never will -- as I have not come to terms with most great “losses” in my life.
Yes, “life goes on”, but that is not synonymous with not grieving, with not remembering, without a profound sense of loss. It does not mean to forget. And when you begin to reach that time when you have more friends in heaven than you do here, you do a lot of remembering.
Holly and I were friends by the benefit of Hurry Hill geography, mostly. That’s not to say we weren’t friends just because we were neighbors. It does mean that we chose other “best friends”. And yet, it doesn’t mean that summer afternoons eating stolen sun-warm radishes from Pop James’ garden were anything less than cement to a bond. We shared much.
Holly and I were in the 1960 Men’s Club Minstrel Show together, produced by Stan Evans and to which I remember (to Holly’s amazement!) the words to most of the songs. Holly thought Jim McCullough (Moose’s brother) was aces; I thought that about Stephen Tripp. (For the record, what Stan called Holly was really “my little Hilly-Holl”.) At the same time, we joined the senior choir of Putnam United Methodist Church (the youngest members thus far and maybe since. Claire Gagnon was the “Star Soprano” and we loved the way she sang “Sleep, Holy Babe” in the Christmas Cantata. By this time, 1961, we weren’t kids and we weren’t grown up, we were in Limbo. We still walked Pierce Road after summer-dark and “bushwhacked” the couples parking there. (People didn’t live together then, they mostly just “made out”.)
I had my daughter and left Putnam for the big city – always my dream. Holly went to college. But when I brought my lover Ree home from Boston for the weekend, Holly had Sunday dinner with us and we took pictures and I can still see Dad putting up two fingers like devil horns behind Holly’s head. She knew he was doing it. It was okay with her.
Holly didn’t know my parents too well, just that the were church members, neighbors and members of the Kum-Two-Its. Another generation. The way we all knew most adults then. But Jimmy can tell you about Dad and his mentoring of Jim’s wood-working skills. And when Mom got sick, and I was in New York City, Holly adopted her.
Richard, this is why I wanted Holly to rest with Mom’s diamond. Those two were a hoot together. They discovered each other’s sense of humor, similar tastes, strong faith. When I was in denial about the terminal nature of Mom’s illness, Holly was gentle, patient, and unwilling to let me go on in denial. So was Clayton, and between the two of them, I found strength.
Hurry Hill isn’t the same. New houses, new vinyl siding on Hurry Hill House. No outhouse next to the barn. No more of Clayton James’ discarded canvases in the cellar (we loved his nudes – they were so daring to two young teenagers!). But some things will never change, and Holly’s spirit is one of them. That spirit will live in me as long as I do – and I tend to think in terms of eternity, here. Holly was my friend, at times she was my sister, often she was a fellow musician, often she was my conscience, and always she was a lighthouse over the stormy chop of my life.
Is there a better legacy?
Holly, I can’t wait to see you again! Tell Mom and Dad to wait for me!
And thanks for everything.
Love,
Candi
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Linda Woodard posted a condolence
Holly was one year ahead of me at PHS. I remember her freckles, her blue eyes ,her smile and dimples. Such a nice person.
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missi posted a condolence
my thoughts and prayers are with you jon,richard and kristin..i am so sorry for your loss.
always remember that she is at peace now..no more will she suffer
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Jane Burlingame posted a condolence
Holly was part of our lives for so long in oncology, she seemed more friend than patient. She was so thoughtful of the people around her...listening, sharing, laughing, advising...giving of herself. I am thankful that I knew her and I will remember her strength and gentleness always. Jane
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"If I should ever leave you, whom I love
To go the silent way, grieve not,
Nor speak of me with tears,
But laugh and talk of me
As if I were beside you, for who knows, but that I shall be, often times
I'd come, I'd come
Could I but find a way...
But would not tears and grief be barriers?
And when you hear a song I used to sing,
Or see a bird I loved
Let not the thought of me be sad,
For I am loving you just as I always have.
You were so good to me.
So many things to say to you.
Remember that I did not fear,
It was just leaving you I could not bear to face.
We cannot see beyond, but this I know:
I loved you so-'twas heaven here with you"
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Luanne & Ken Bond posted a condolence
To Dominic & Grace, A grandmother's love is so great. Though Grandma Holly is out of your sight her love will always be with you.
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Luanne & Ken Bond posted a condolence
Kristin, Chris and Family,
Our wish for you...We wish your pain and sorrow away; We wish your sadness and tears away; We wish you comfort in the lifetime of memories you shared. It will be the little things that you remember, the quiet moments, the smiles and the laughter. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Your mom was a wonderful person, with such goodness in her heart and will be greatly missed. Love, Luanne & Kenny
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Miguel and Isabel Lezama posted a condolence
"Blessed are those who believe and will not see me". Our condolences and we will keep praying that God will allow us to see again in heaven.
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Alfred & Jane Mowry posted a condolence
To: Richard, Kristen and Jon. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort in knowing that Holly is at peace now, free of pain and suffering.I am sure God knows of all the pain she has been through and has a good reason for taking her home now.
May she rest in peace,as we all shall meet again.
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Richard Tremblay posted a condolence
Enjoy your new life Holly. We are all by your side. HIgh school reunions will never be the same again.
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Marilyn Gerling posted a condolence
Our sympathy and prayers go to all of Holly's family members. I remember Holly's gentle personality from church, and remember the incredible gardens she created. Both B and I send our love. Marilyn Gerling
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Karen E. Cronk posted a condolence
Holly was a terrific, friendly, helpful person and an excellent Language Arts teacher, who gave 150% all the time. It was my pleasure to know her and to work with her. God Bless her!
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Ramon Diaz posted a condolence
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, your sister church Iglesia de Cristo in San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua holds you close in thought and prayers as you walk through this time of sorrow.
´´Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies. John 11:25
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Joanne Bauch posted a condolence
My name is Joanne Bauch. My family moved to Killingly the Summer of 1999. My daughter, Kayla Carvalho, was about to enter a NEW school as a 5th grader. Kayla was assigned to Mrs. Prebble. She got Kayla so excited about reading. She read Harry Potter during skillblock every day and Kayla couldn't WAIT for skillblock to find out what came next. So, I bought Kayla her first REAL book at the age of 10. Well the rest is history. Kayla read ALL the books the moment they were released and this LAST release, she and a bunch of friends went to Barnes and Noble for an all night Harry Potter Party and got her copy on the release date minutes after midnight. I thank Holly for that!
Kayla was very happy in Holly's classroom and although is was new in town, she thrived. Kayla is now a Freshman at UConn and I believe Holly was very instrumental in making that happen. She will be greatly missed. I am sure she touched so many young lives. My prayers are with her and her family.
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Wanda & Hawk Hawxhurst posted a condolence
Holly was one of the most beautiful people we ever knew. Her strength and spirit were so strong. She lives on in all the lives she touched. Love an dblessings to the family.
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Brenda (Mowry) Goyette posted a condolence
Richard: I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knwoing that Holly is finally free from all of the pain. It has been a long hard battle. Holly was a figher. Now she can rest. She is now at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jennifer Dupre posted a condolence
To the Family of Holly Preble
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy not just the recent tears. Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams. Hold fast to the love that we shared. Be happy with the time we spent together and being anew. For I am not really gone, I am closer than ever before. As the morning sun rises and throughout the busy day...I am with you. Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon and we watch the day turn into night...I am here. You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night." The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky help me watch over you and keep you from harm. I am the wind in the trees and the song of a bird. I am moonbeams in a midnight sky and a glorious rainbow after the storm. I am morning dew and freshly-fallen snow. I am a butterfly flying overhead and a puppy happily at play. I am a smile on a stranger's face a gentle touch a warm embrace. Listen to the wind for my message of love. Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me. Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories. Open your heart to know...I am not gone. Reach deep into your soul...You will find me. I am here. Have no fear. I am with you, Always. A poem that was given to me and thought I would share with you I’m truly sorry for your lose. My heart, thoughts and prayers goes out to each and every single one of you. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May you all find comfort in the memories you share.
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