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Maureen Holloway
Service

MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg

Saturday, November 26th
2:00 p.m.

Reception

MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg

Saturday, November 26th
Following Service

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Maureen Holloway

October 23, 1948 - November 21, 2022

Peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday November 21st, 2022 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Garth Holloway. Loving mother of Claire Holloway Wadhwani (Ameet) and Kate Holloway Jun (Edward). Cherished grandmother of Andie, Vedyn, Danny, Kian and Talun. Dear sister of Paul Dowling and the late John Dowling. A Memorial Service will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Saturday November 26th at 2 pm., followed by a reception in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre. If desired donations may be made to the Northumberland Players or Community Power Northumberland (receipts not issued). Maureen was an avid knitter and invites everyone to wear hand knits if they have them.

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Pauline Huckfield - December 23, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Brian Sambourne - December 3, 2022

I had the good fortune (as a teacher-librarian) of working with Maureen Holloway at Churchill + Thomson Collegiate. Maureen was a gifted Family Studies teacher who devised new curriculum to engage her students in life long learning. She set high standards for her students and herself. Maureen was a dedicated, exemplary teacher + a very fine colleague. My sincere condolences to her family and friends for their heart felt loss. Maureen, you brought light to the teaching profession. All are better for that.

Karin Thomas - December 2, 2022

It is an honour to have been a colleague of Maureen’s at Winston Churchill C.I. I admired her love of family, travel experience and social conscience. Maureen brought an intellectual and innovative approach to her Family Studies classes and exemplified life with purpose. My deepest sympathy to Claire and Kate. You have some very special memories.

Velvet Iwasa - December 1, 2022

Maureen and I worked together in Family Studies at Winston Churchill C.I. My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time.

Claudette Millett-Grant - November 30, 2022

My deepest sympathy to both Claire and Kate. May you be strengthened by the rich legacy left by your mom and dad. They both sleep peacefully now.

Linda Brett - November 29, 2022

I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. She lived a purposeful life with Garth and on a large canvass. I believe many people benefited from her talents and resilience. I sincerely admired the way she lived her life and have fond memories of knowing her during university co-op days. May she be at peace. Kindest wishes, Linda

Keith Oliver - November 28, 2022

I met Maureen for the first and only time when we worked for a number of months on an advisory committee to the board of Community Power Northumberland. Late one afternoon after everyone had left she showed, and explained to me, her peace garden. We had our differences as everyone on a good committee does but shared a belief in doing what we can to make a better future. She was a good person. My condolences to the family.

Ulupi Vasavada - November 27, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Jaine Klassen Jeninga - November 27, 2022

Claire and family, my very sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Losing a loved one is never easy. May the memories you have, wrap you in her steadfast love for you and yours for her.

Andrew Jun - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Barbara Sedlack & Pat Vann - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Suzanne Elizabeth Stickley - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Community Power Northumberland

Kathryn E Toivanen - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Amnesty International

Kathryn Toivanen - November 26, 2022

Maureen was a member of Northumberland Amnesty International bookclub and had been involved in the chapter's human rights work in years previous. Her passion for life and her keen interest in human rights will be missed

David Brister - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Community Power Northumberland

Sherri Duncan - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Community Power Northumberland

Lilianne Denis - November 26, 2022

I knew Maureen from the Amnesty International Northumberland chapter, and the Amnesty Book Club, and last saw her on a Zoom meeting in October. She contributed a lot to our discussions, and was so knowledgeable on so many subjects, and cared about so many issues. We will miss her. I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family and friends.

Derek Blackadder - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Community Power Northumberland

Derek Blackadder - November 26, 2022

Condolences to all who knew her but most especially Maureen's family and friends. She was a stalwart of several book clubs. I knew her through the Northumberland Amnesty International book club and like to think that we became friends as a result. A caring, insightful and committed to a great many things and people person. I was able to spend to some non-book club time with her in the last few months. I will miss her travel tales and the chance to chat about her father, a former co-worker of mine. Hand-knits a great way to honour her memory.

Carol Anne Wall - November 26, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Carol Anne Wall - November 26, 2022

Sending my deepest condolences and wishing your Family peace at this very difficult time. Maureen will be deeply missed.

George Atto - November 25, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Amnesty International

George and Audrey - November 25, 2022

We knew Maureen as a colleague on the local Chapter of Amnesty International. She was a great asset to our Group both as a skilled Administrator and a creative designer Our condolences to the family

Laura Garton - November 25, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen was a remarkable woman and contributed much to her community. I knew her through Northumberland Players and Amnesty International and admired her many talents, creativity, energy and commitment. My condolences to her family

Kristina Hunt - November 24, 2022

We are going to miss your mom so very much. She was such a great friend and neighbour to Mom and Ken. Our deepest condolences. Jeff, Kristina, Abby, Jayme and Lily

Bob Garthson - November 24, 2022

My heart goes out to Maureen’s family. Along with Maureen and Garth, I served on the executive of the U of T Faculty of Education Student Union in 1973-4 After many years without contact, I had the pleasure of getting together with Maureen on several occasions in the last few years. She was the same kind, brave, engaging and intelligent person that I remembered. I will miss Maureen and I will grieve for her.

John and Cheryl Barlow - November 24, 2022

Donation: A memorial donation was made to the following charity: Northumberland Players.

U. Vasavada - November 24, 2022

My deepest sympathies to Claire and Kate. I know Maureen will be missed very much by her family, friends, and community. Thinking of all of you at this very sad and difficult time.

Carole Booth - November 24, 2022

I knew Maureen through Family Studies and her love and dedication for the subject. My sincere sympathy to her family in their loss.

Gill Kassela. Sherwood Park, Alberta. - November 24, 2022

Maureen was such a creative and talented woman. An avid crafter and artisan, an incredible cook and baker. She played a massive role in the Northumberland Players and was always willing to try a new task. She and Garth played active roles in the Northumberland Gogo Getters helping raise over $40,000 for the Stephen Lewis Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. She sang in the Shout Sister choir and hosted many fun gatherings at their beautiful home. She adored her daughters and instilled such amazing core values in them which I know they will pass along to their children. Her family was so important to her. Her passing will be felt not only by her loving family and friends but by the community as a whole. Sending condolences to all her family.

Jane Leckey - November 24, 2022

I got to know Maureen through my late mother, Molly, and some other wonderful neighbours on College Street. I appreciated her insightful commentary, great sense of humour, and rich story-telling skills. My deepest condolences to her friends and family members.

Margaret Kropf - November 24, 2022

I knew Maureen through Northumberland Players.I was always impressed by her intellect and cooking skills.My deepest sympathies to her family.

Pamela Rushton - November 23, 2022

A lady who cared about the world and did much to help it. I won't be there in person for the memorial service but I will wear my hand-knit jumper on the day in fond memory of her and her many crafting talents.

Pamela Rushton - November 23, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Carol Vidoni - November 23, 2022

I am so very sad to hear of Maureen’s passing. My husband and I met her and Garth over 50 years ago in Morocco. We still talk fondly of the great times we spent together. Our sincere condolences to her beautiful family.

Brian and Beth Clarke - November 23, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Players

Brian and Beth Clarke - November 23, 2022

Our deepest condolences to Claire, Kate and their families. We wish you strength at this difficult time and you are in our thoughts.

Christine Gallagher - November 23, 2022

I am so saddened to learn of Maureen's passing. I remember her as my first Department Head at David and Mary Thomson. She was so generous, supportive and I learned so much from her. I also remember how funny she was, and how much we laughed. She will be missed. My condolences to Kate and Claire and their families.

Fran Martin - November 23, 2022

My sincerest condolences to Maureen's family and friends. I will always remember being invited to her home for dinners with her Northumberland Players friends.

Jamie and Frances Cheslo. - November 23, 2022

Deepest condolences to the Holloway family, and all of Maureen's loved ones. May your mother's memory always serve as a blessing to you. She is with Garth now. The Cheslo family.

J. C. Lam - November 23, 2022

I have fond memories of attending the EHSS social science parties that were hosted by Garth and Maureen. They were gracious hosts, generous colleagues and wonderful Riverdale neighbours. Sending my condolences to Claire and Kate.

Jane Witte - November 23, 2022

Maureen was a leader in Family Studies. She had a strong vision for our subject area and supported our growth. My condolences to her family. Jane

Sue Stephenson - November 23, 2022

I met Maureen way back at University of Guelph as we shared a love for Family Studies and it’s multidisciplinary nature. We amazingly reconnected in COBOURG and had many lovely and lively discussions at her beautiful home. She helped me get involved with Northumberland Players and coached me along the way. I wish we had reunited earlier but so grateful for the visits we had. With love.

Mary Lou Secord - November 23, 2022

Our Deepest condolences to you Claire and Kate and family. Maureen was a very talented woman. I loved her quilts and her cooking. The choir still talks about Indian night at her house. Maureen had great travel stories that I enjoyed listening to them. I am sorry for your loss.

Margaret Murray - November 23, 2022

Maureen was a great teacher and supportive colleague during our years together at Albert Campbell Collegiate in Scarborough, On. May your great memories of Maureen lighten your grief.

Brian Isbell - November 23, 2022

I knew Maureen and Garth in Nigeria. Since then I have kept in contact and had wonderful reunions whenever they visited the UK and when I travelled to Canada. In Nigeria they were dynamic volunteers and made a valuable contribution to the local community. Maureen was always a joy to spend time with. She will be greatly missed.