William D. Holland Jr

W. David "Red" Holland Jr., 84, of Hebron and formerly of Glastonbury, beloved husband of the late Shirley (Baker) Holland, died peacefully, Wednesday June 21, 2017 at his home. He was born March 17, 1933 in Hartford, son of the late William D. Holland Sr. and Dorothy (Rose) Holland. Dave had been a resident of Hebron since 1961. He was a member of the Manchester Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He loved to paint since he was 15 years old and retired as a Painter from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. Dave was a devoted and an adoring husband to Shirley for 57 years. He was a caring father and grandfather, always willing to help. He loved animals, country music and vacationing in Florida He also enjoyed being outdoors, woodworking and small repair projects, and was never shy about voicing his opinion and thoughts. He is survived by two daughters, Sally Allard and her husband Joseph Allard Sr. of Andover, Jill Kurys of Hebron, his son David Holland and his wife Anna Marie of Sebring, FL., nine grandchildren, Joseph Allard Jr. and Leah, Angela Secondino and Tom, Jennifer Clymer and Dan, Nicholas Allard and Kelly, Priscilla Martinez and David, April Kurys, Jason Kurys, Cristina Schatz and Stuart , and Carrie Garcia and Rich. He also leaves fifteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Dave was predeceased by his son-in-law Thomas J. Kurys, his brother Bernard "Butch" Holland and sister Davina Cofiell. Dave's family would like to thank Hartford Health Home Hospice Care with a special thank you to Holly, Cathy and Suzanne from the Mansfield Group. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester from 4-7 pm with a service of remembrance at 7 pm. Burial will be private in the Jordan Cemetery in Waterford. Memorial donations may be made to the Manchester Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 214 New Bolton Rd, Manchester, CT. 06040. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Visitation DetailsMonday, June 26th, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Holmes Funeral Home
Service DetailsMonday, June 26th, 2017 7:00pm, Holmes Funeral Home
Interment DetailsJordan Cemetery