Dobson, Holly Sue, 41, Washburn, at Washburn, January 20, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
Washburn – Holly Sue Dobson died unexpectedly of natural causes at her home in Washburn on January 20, 2010. She recently celebrated her 29th birthday. Again. She was born January 15, 1969, the daughter of Wes and Prudy Dobson.
Holly graduated from Washburn High School in 1987, attended the Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies, University of Maine at Presque Isle, and earned a BSN from the University of Maine at Orono. Holly was a valued and dedicated nurse, and was employed for many years at Cary Medical Center before transitioning to the recovery room at TAMC. She served as President of the Nurse’s Union. Holly loved her coworkers, and all appreciated her infectious smile and personality.
Holly Sue was a beautiful and spirited child of God, and was a member of the State Road Advent Christian Church. She was an integral part of the worship team, long-time advisor of the Northern Lights Youth Choir, and was actively involved in Camp NOMACCA and Sports and Music Camp.
Holly loved her family. She was a sister, daughter, and best friend. She was “Favorite Aunt Holly” to her nieces and nephews, and spent a lot of time with them, imparting much wisdom and knowledge.
She leaves her mother Prudy and stepdad Steve, four brothers and their wives: Mark and Rhonda, Troy and Paula, Jay and Renee, and Sam and Diann; two sisters and their husbands: Lisa and Tony Dow, Deb and Ron Kofstad; step-brother Scott and Heather, step-sister and husband Nicole and Tom Mckinney. Holly was predeceased by her father, H. Wesley Dobson, and a nephew, Thomas G. Dobson.
Relatives and friends called at the State Road Advent Christian Church, Route 227, Mapleton, Saturday, January 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the church, with Rev. Greg Moody and Rev. Dave Ross officiating.
II Chronicles 5:13
… And it was the duty of the trumpeters and the singers to make themselves heard in unison and praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, and the song was raised with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, and praise to the Lord, “for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Holly’s memory to Northern Lights Youth Choir, Camp Nomacca or Sports and Music Camp in care of the State Road Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 550, Presque Isle, Me. 04769. Arrangments are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
