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CHRISTOPHER D. HOLMAN

1960 - 2016

BORN

1960

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Avenue

Brighton, Massachusetts

CHRISTOPHER HOLMAN Obituary

HOLMAN, Christopher D. In Mattapan formerly of Allston and Norwood January 18, 2016. Devoted father of Jacob Holman of Norwood, Robyn Mowery-Holman of East Walpole and the late Sean Holman. Loving son of Dr. Walter Holman of Allston and the late Rosalie (Norris). Devoted brother of Michael, Richard, Ken all of Allston, Walter Jr. of Wakefield, Daniel of PA and Elaine Newman of Stoneham. Loving grandfather of Carolynne Norwood and Jacob Holman, Jr. Also survived by several nephews and a niece. Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Saturday January 23rd at 9 am. Followed by Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church 43 Holton St. Allston at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Friday January 22nd from 4-8 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Chris may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Eastern MA 103 Johnson Street Lynn, MA 01902. Funeral Home Handicapped Accessible. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home 617 782 1000 Brighton

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2016.

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Mark Gutowski

March 24, 2016

Dear Dr. Holman and family.

I am just finding out now about your tragic loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Christopher will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila (Devaney) Gravina

February 3, 2016

Dear Dr. Holman, My family and I have thinking of you and are sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May you have family and friends supporting you through this sorrowful time.

Sandra Devaney

January 27, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Holman family.
Sandra Devaney

January 24, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Holman family.
Jim and Marian (Mehegan)McLoughlin
We have known Dr. Holman for over sixty years. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Donny Sanders

January 23, 2016

So sorry to hear about Chris, I knew him when I lived on Ashford St in Allston so long ago. Donny Sanders.

January 23, 2016

Dear Walter, Lainie and all the boys. I am so sorry for your loss. Love you all. Praying for all of you..may your faith in God comfort you.
Linda (Josephine K's daughter)

January 22, 2016

Hi Walter and all:
I was so sad to hear about Chris--my mom adored him, as she did all those sweet children of yours. I will be praying for peace and strength for all of you, during this most difficult time---
Nancy and Jake Giacobozzi, Boynton Beach, FL

Kathy (O'Hara) Garber

January 22, 2016

Dear Holman Family,

So sorry for your loss. I remember Chris from school at St. A's and of course from Allston. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Chris!

January 21, 2016

Dear Holman Family,
Gerry and I are so sorry for the loss of Christopher. I met him through Dr. Walter's office and he left an outstanding impression with me. Condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is Christopher. May he rest in peace. Blessings to all of you at this difficult time.

Mary and Gerald Wall

Lois (Rooney) Quinlan

January 21, 2016

My heart is broken to hear about a young man I knew as a small boy who was always playing with his brothers in his yard under the watchful eye of there beautiful Mother Rosalie . My prayers are for the family for strength and comfort during this sad time. I have wonderful memories of the Holman boys and Mom & Dad. Rest now in Gods loving arms now Chris. God take care of him.

January 21, 2016

Dr. Holman and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathies.

The Jemison Family

Todd McAvoy

January 21, 2016

Grew up with Chris and the Holman family went to St A's and St Col's with him, have not seen him in years but a great guy

Todd McAvoy

January 21, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of Chris. I lived on Adamson St I was a friend of the family. Prayers

Philip Thomas

Lori Jemison

January 21, 2016

Dr. Holman and Family,

My sincerest condolences and sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joanna MacDonald & family

January 20, 2016

Dear Elaine and family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Jan

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135

Jan

23

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135

Jan

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

43 Holton St., Allston, MA

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63 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135

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