George Warner Hollister

George Warner Hollister (age 73) passed away March 10, 2025 in Westbrook, CT surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Warner V. Hollister & Dorothy (Sparling) Hollister Thomas. He was a graduate of North Branford High School and a long time resident of Westbrook, CT and West Pawlet, VT. He married his wife Marcia (Hardy) in 1973 and together they raised three children, Kelsey, Warner & Amy.

George spent over 40 years as a residential, commercial and agricultural builder throughout New England. He was an active member of the Connecticut Morgan Horse Association for many years, raising and showing Morgan horses. He belonged to several car clubs and enjoyed restoring and driving his many antique vehicles. His favorite past time was farming with his border collie by his side. He was quick to offer help to anyone who needed it and donated his time and building expertise whenever he could.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Hardy), daughter Kelsey McMullen and husband Brendan of Pleasant Lake, IN, son Warner Hollister and wife Alison DeSimone of Ivoryton, CT and daughter Amy Wilson of New Orleans, LA as well as eight grandchildren Meghyn, Aiden, Caleb, Madeline, Fiona, Noah, Vivian and George, sister Susan Hollister, stepsister Geraldine Chapman and husband Charles, stepbrother Robert Thomas and many nieces and nephews who will all remember the times he tried to pass himself off as “Uncle Fred” and his innate ability to nap anywhere.

George was predeceased in life by both his parents, his stepbrother Richard Thomas and stepsister Beverly Rice.

A memorial service will be held at the Westbrook Congregational Church on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Smilow Pediatric Oncology Center.