Kathleen S. Holden

NORWAY- Kathleen S. Holden, 86, of West Paris passed away on Sunday April 3rd . She was born in Bethel on October 25, 1924 the daughter of W. Albert and Stella York Skillings. She attended Gould Academy, graduating with the class of 1944.

She married Charles W. Holden on March 20, 1948. Kathleen worked at Oxford Hills Veterinary Hospital as a receptionist for 16 years, retiring in 1996. She was a long term member of West Paris Grange #298.

She is survived by her husband Charles; One son Matthew Holden and his wife Colleen of South Paris; More than 30 foster children including special foster sons Timothy Fairbanks of Colorado, and Clarence Faulkner and his wife Leigh of Hebron; Four sisters Grace Yates of West Paris, Marion Grover of Limington, Winnifred Cleveland and her husband Ralph, and Florence Komulainen all of North Norway; A brother William Skillings of Otisfield; Eight grandchildren Allyssa Maurice, Kathleen and Rachel Holden, Travis, Jeremy, and Joshua Fairbanks, Caleb and Gabriel Faulkner; A great Grandson Nicholas Holden Maurice; A sister-in-law Claribel Holden of Oxford; and former daughter-in-law Darlene Glover mother of Allyssa.

She was predeceased by her Parents; and three sisters Edna Skillings, Matilda Culleton, and Priscilla Brett.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of Stephens Memorial Hospital, and Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center for their loving care. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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