John served proudly in the U.S. Army for more than thirty years before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his Service to our country, he served in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. John graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of History and from The College of William and Mary with a Master of Education. After retiring from the military, John worked for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Hartford Connecticut before accepting positions as Guidance Counselor and Vice Principal for Profile High School in Bethlehem, NH. After retiring from his final position as Vice Principal, John and Joyce settled in Plymouth, NH. John's greatest treasure was his family. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with family. John will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Family members include (removed for privacy). John was predeceased in death by his loving wife, Joyce Ann Holly, parents William and Mary (Comeau) Holly of Maynard, MA, sisters, Mildred and Virginia Holly, Leita Rodger, Gloria Nilges and brothers William Holly, Jr. and George Robert Holly.
Mayhew Funeral Home
Laconia Daily Sun, May 30, 2023
Nashua Telegraph, Jun 9, 2023
John served proudly in the U.S. Army for more than thirty years before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his Service to our country, he served in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. John graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of History and from The College of William and Mary with a Master of Education. After retiring from the military, John worked for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Hartford Connecticut before accepting positions as Guidance Counselor and Vice Principal for Profile High School in Bethlehem, NH. After retiring from his final position as Vice Principal, John and Joyce settled in Plymouth, NH. John's greatest treasure was his family. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with family. John will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Family members include (removed for privacy). John was predeceased in death by his loving wife, Joyce Ann Holly, parents William and Mary (Comeau) Holly of Maynard, MA, sisters, Mildred and Virginia Holly, Leita Rodger, Gloria Nilges and brothers William Holly, Jr. and George Robert Holly.
Mayhew Funeral Home
Laconia Daily Sun, May 30, 2023
Nashua Telegraph, Jun 9, 2023
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