Donald (Don) Dean Holley Sr.


Donald (Don) Dean Holley Sr. (of Methuen, MA, formerly of Lawton, OK) died peacefully in his home on May 9, 2017 at the age of 80. Don was born October 19, 1936 in Sherman, Texas to Orman Ellsworth and Nellie Francis Holley. He married Jessie Crandall on May 23, 1959 and they settled in Lawton, Oklahoma in 1962, where they raised their five children. Don worked as a long-distance truck driver until he retired in 2002. All that had the pleasure of meeting Don had trouble forgetting his infectious smile and blue eyes. He was a quiet, but loving man who never missed an episode of Jeopardy and loved his strawberry milkshakes and cheeseburgers.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Crandall Holley, his son Donald Holley Jr., his son- in-law Sonny Twellman, infant grandson Antonio Salvucci III, his father Orman Ellsworth Holley, his mother Nellie Francis Holley, his brothers Roy, Bobby, Kenneth, Cecil, and David, his sister Louise Holley White and brother-in-law Les White and brother-in-law Douglas Brooks.

He is survived by his daughter Debra and son-in-law Robert Stein, his daughter Diana Twellman, his daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Robert Alden, his daughter Carrie and son-in-law Antonio Salvucci II, his brother Jack and sister-in-law Sandy Holley, his sister Lois Brooks, his sister-in-law Vera Holley and his sister-law Linda Holley. Don had 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice. Don truly appreciated the care he received from Yajyra, Noell and Sheila.

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  1. Gloria Mozzicato on May 10, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, Carrie. You and your family will miss him but made his last year comfortable and happy.



  2. Marie barnett on May 10, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Carrie my thoughts and prayer are yalls family… Love ya hugs.. Im here if any of yall need to talk



  3. Lois (Crandall) Range on May 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    R.I.P. Uncle Din,PRAYETS for All my COUSINS during this time of loss of a loved one.



  4. Donna on May 10, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Don was a wonderful man with an infectious smile. He will be missed



  5. Linda Holley on May 10, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    So sorry for you all loss, my prayers, love, and hugs are with you all!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤



  6. Tim Holley on May 10, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    RIP Uncle Don. Praying for your family right now for peace and comfort.



  7. Susan Faucher on May 10, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Sincere condolences to you and family. Prayers for peace for your family during this difficult time



  8. Barbara Mozzicato on May 11, 2017 at 1:01 am

    So sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending thoughts and prayers from all of us. ❤️Richard, Barbara, Allison, and Emily



  9. Kathy Kelley on May 11, 2017 at 2:03 am

    Goodbye Incle Don. So many memories. Debbie Annie Jennifer Carrie I am so sorry for your loss. I love you.



  10. Margaret Brooks on May 14, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    We love you Uncle Don!



  11. SANDY HOLLEY on July 17, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    WE WILL LOVE YOU AND REMEMBER YOU MY LOVE HE HAS COME TO JOIN YOU AND YOU MAY ALL PLEASE WATCH OVER US .LOVE AND MY HEART TO THE FAMILY WE ALL HAVE LOST SO MUCH THIS YEAR .. THE STARS THAT SHINE OUR THE BELOVED .. SANDY HOLLEY AND FAMILY .. APRIL , JACK AND BE SO PEACEFUL AS I KNOW I WILL MISS MY JACK AND HE WILL BE WITH YOU DON . WE MISS YOUR FACES AND YOUR SWEET SOULS ..



  12. SANDY HOLLEY on July 17, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I AM SO SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS AS I TOO HAVE LOST MY HOLLEY MAN KNOW THAT YOUR FATHER WAS A GOOD SWEET SOUL AND HIM AND JACK YOUR UNCLE THEY WENT TOGETHER .WE WILL MISS THEM I WILL ALWAYS BE SO SAD BUT BE HAPPY MY KIDS AS THEY WOULD NEVER WANT YOU SAD .LOVE AUNTIE SANDY



  13. Fred Hamlett on March 28, 2024 at 12:38 am

    Rest in peace old man



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