Helen B.

Holland

Helen passed away on Tuesday September 28th after living courageously, fighting, and surviving with devastating illness for several years.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a beloved daughter of the late Ray L. and Marion (Armstrong) MacGinnis.  She was a lifelong resident of Chelsea, attended local schools and was a graduate of Chelsea High School, class of 1959.  She was married to Donald Holland in 1963 and raised a family of two sons and one daughter from her home.  Helen was devoted to home and family for much of her life.

She also worked for 20 years as a home health aide with Intercity Home Health before retiring in 2001.  Helen was widowed in 2010 after sharing 47 years together with her beloved husband.  As a young lady Helen enjoyed bowling with local leagues.  As years progressed and her family grew, she would welcome 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She enjoyed spending annual summer vacations with her daughter and "her boys" traveling to Lake George, NY, Old Orchard Beach, ME, Cape Cod, and various spots along the seashore and New England. Her latter years revolved around spending time with her family and luncheon dates and going to the movies with friends.  In addition to her parents and her beloved husband Donald F. Holland, Sr. she was also predeceased by her only sister Marion McDonough.

She is survived by her loving children and their mates, Donald F. Holland, Jr. and his wife Geri of Chelsea, Patricia Swarms and her husband Daniel of Somerville and Raymond Holland and his companion Dianne Quinn of Lowell.  She was the cherished grandmother of Kerri Cooley, Keri Ross, Samuel, Maxwell and Jacob Swarms, Angela Rose and adored great-grandmother of 7.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  A private family farewell service was held and concluded with Helen being placed to rest with her husband in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in Helen's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. https://donate3.cancer.org

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