Obituary: Edwin P. Holahan, 89

We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Edwin P. Holahan, 89, of Reading, MA.

Beloved husband of the late Patricia Holahan and predeceased daughter Monica Ward, our devoted father is survived by Lisa Tice and husband Walter of Chelmsford, Thomas Holahan and wife Leona of Couer d’Alene, Idaho, Joseph Holahan and wife Beth of Westford and cherished sister Carole Coleman of Santa Barbara CA. Ed is also survived by eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visiting hours will be Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn Street, Reading, from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill Street, Reading at 10:30am. Following mass, internment will take place at Charles Lawn Cemetery at 182 Charles Street, Reading. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284