Emil Weldon Holland died suddenly, March 31, 2020 in Port Charlotte FL. Emil was born in Boston, in 1927, the son of Ruby Falconer Holland and Francis W. Holland. He grew up in West Roxbury, MA, and later lived in Jamaica Plain and in Auburn, MA. On graduation from Roslindale High School in June 1944, he joined the Navy, where he served as a radioman on the USS Duxbury Bay. At the end of the war, he was in Fighter Pilot training, which was abruptly shut down on VJ Day. He continued in the Naval Reserve, flying with the VP-911 unit at Squantum NAS, until the 1960s. He attended Boston University and Northeastern University, earning degrees in History and Business Administration. He was a Registered Land Surveyor and a Registered Professional Engineer, working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Civil Engineer and as a Sanitary Engineer. Later he was simultaneously Chief Engineer, Executive Director and Treasurer of the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Control and Abatement District, one of New England’s largest clean water treatment plants serving roughly 250,000 people in the greater Worcester area.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Anora Lougee Holland, and a sister, Doris Kelly. Survivors include his seven children, Debra Holland, Wendy Anastasia, Mark Holland, Carrie Holland, Andrew Holland, Laura St. Jean and James Holland; his sister, Judith Clarke, thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.
He was an avid and excellent golfer, gardener, and tropical fish aficionado. He continued to read widely in history, politics and government even after he lost his eyesight. A member of Prospect Masonic Lodge, AF & AM for over 50 years, Mr. Holland donated blood regularly for many years. He was also a member of the Elks and the VFW. A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
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