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HOLLAND, Montford “Monte” Ernest
It is with both sorrow and pride that we announce the death of Monte Holland in his 100th year on January 30, 2025 at the Windsor Hospital. Born November 23, 1925, Monte married his youthful sweetheart, Fran Holland (nee Morgan) on March 3, 1944. Though predeceased by Fran in 2018, Monte would have fondly observed their 81st anniversary together this spring. Monte was the last surviving member of his generation, having been predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Margaret Holland of Leamington, as well as his siblings Ray Holland, Ruby Countess,Bernice MacGregor, Ken (Buck) Holland, Milford (Mick) Holland, Ronnie Holland and Bev Wheeler (Jim). Also remembered fondly by his surviving In-Laws, Mary Lou & Harold Burton and Trudy Kaniuk. Monte served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII, positioned on a Canadian Corvette – a seaworthy ship used to escort and protect merchant ships carrying goods into Canada, and to detect enemy submarines in the waters surrounding our country. Returning from the war to his bride, Monte and Fran began building their family, to whom Monte now passes the torch of the Holland legacy. Monte is father to Linda Lee & Brad Stevenson of Ruthven, Mary Margaret (2017) & Dave Prince of Kingsville, and Montford “Jay” & Jolene Holland of Chilliwack, BC. Monte will be dearly remembered by his grandchildren, Marlee & Dave Page, Stacey & Kevin Fields, Scott Stevenson & Jesse, Michelle & Scott Cockbain, Robert Prince & Sean, Jacob Graziano & Samantha Belgrove, Heather and Haylee Holland, and his great-grandchildren, Kodi & Seamus Cunningham, Kyrn Page, Taylor Fields, Evans Fields, Braedyn Stevenson, Brogan Stevenson, and Benjamin Belgrove, and Lena Belgrove, as well as 3 great, great grandchildren, Caoimhe & Ceilidh Cunningham & Elliott Stevenson. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews too. Though Monte is survived by these direct relatives, he is also survived by every Canadian who enjoys the freedoms of this country as a result of the great sacrifices made by those in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII. Monte and Fran were the founding owners of Holland Printing Ltd. in Leamington for many years, and members at the Erie Shores Golf Club. Monte was recently honoured in as one of longest-standing member of the Masons, having been a member since 1951. Monte will be remembered for the many stories he told and re-told of his travels with his wife, Frances. A special thanks from the family to Mirela, Lynn, Darlene & Pete, Amy’s Helping Hands, Dr. R. Moncur, and Rosewood Erie Glen for their exceptional care of Monte!
In lieu of flowers, donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated.
Friends & family can be received at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Center on Tuesday February 4th, 2025 for visitation beginning at 10am until the time service at 11am. Burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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January 30 2025
Death notice for the town of: Leamington, Province: Ontario
death notice Montford Holland January 30 2025
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Montford Holland January 30 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
