Keith S. Holden Obituary
The memory of Keith S. Holden in Athol, Massachusetts, born in Manchester, New Hampshire, who passed away on August 3, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Holden and Thelma Holden (Green); his son Ron Holden; his grandchildren, Hope Dolan and Dakota Holden; and his brother Harry "Kenny" Holden (Jane Prescott Holden).
He is survived by: his wife Arlene Holden (Gates) of Orange; his daughters, Rachael Holden (Jeremy McHugh) of Phillipston, Tina Riddell of Greenfield, Paula Lavoine (Sean) of Greenfield and Sheila Deane of Fitchburg; his grandchildren, Dustin Holden of Athol, Kelsi McHugh of Athol, Karlee McHugh of Phillipston, Kaitlin Lavoine of Greenfield, Matthew Lavoine of Greenfield, Audriana Deane of Leominster and Leah Deane of Leominster; his great grandchildren, Melody Dolan, Norah Scricco and Jaxson Holden; and his sisters, Karen Truehart (Richard) of Athol, Kay Holden of Athol and Kerry-Lynn Grimes (Mark) of Orange. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the South Cemetery (585 S Main St, Orange, MA 01364). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 18th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Orange American Legion (40 Daniel Shays Hwy, Orange, MA 01364).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Town of Athol, memo- NQ Animal Shelter, c/o Athol Police Dept., 280 Exchange Street, Athol, MA 01331 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.
