Edward William 'Billy' Holt, Jr.

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Edward William Holt, Jr.

FRYEBURG — Edward William "Billy" Holt, Jr., 69, of passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, Saturday, September 22, 2012. He was born in Fryeburg, son of Edward William Holt, Sr. and Lilla Day Holt and was educated in Fryeburg and Milo schools. He was a lifelong resident of Fryeburg and was an active member of the Church of New Jerusalem in Fryeburg where he served as usher for many years. He also served on the board of directors for the Fish and Game Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and also worked tirelessly to do things for other people. He was employed for many years for Northland Shoe Shop in Fryeburg.

Mr. Holt is survived by his wife of 27 years, Gail; they were married on July 6, 1985. He is also survived by a daughter, Barbara and her husband Sonny of Norway; a son, Edward III and his wife Roxanne of Conway, NH; a daughter, Bonnie and her husband Kevin of Center Conway, NH; a stepson, Alan and his wife Suzi Wilson, Jr. of Pittsfield; a stepdaughter, Tammy Wilson of Norway; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, James "Jimmy" Holt of Fryeburg and three aunts, Elsie Day and Ruby Hatch both of Fryeburg and Ann Duggan of West Forks. He is predeceased by father, Edward Sr.; mother, Lilla and his first wife, Katheran.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm., Sunday, October 14, at the Church of New Jerusalem on Oxford Street in Fryeburg. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family, church family and friends. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org.