11/16/2023
Steuben—George Featherston Holland, 89, of Steuben, passed on to meet the Lord on the morning of November 5th at his home, after some sudden health complications.
George was born August 21,1934 to the late Wellington and Doris (Smith) Holland in Steuben, where he resided his whole life. He was a constable of Steuben, then for many years, a bus driver and custodian for the local school, before working at Wyman’s, where he spent the rest of his working days, prior to his retirement.
Upon retirement, George began spending more time just being with family. He was a creative and skilled carpenter and farmer in his pastime and would often be found working in his garden. He enjoyed the outdoors his whole life, fishing, hunting and just exploring nature.
George left behind a daughter, Elizabeth Hammond-Holland, who passed seven days later on November 12; her three children, Abbie, Justin and Alycia Hammond; two nephews, Steve Burgess and his son, Corey, along with Corey's mother, Megan, and Alan Burgess and his wife, Brooke along with their two sons, Keith and Brayden.
George was predeceased by his first wife, Irma (Fickett) Holland in 2004, and by his second wife, Alvina Holland in 2015. He was also predeceased by his younger sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Burgess in 2022.
Guests are invited to joint visiting hours to celebrate the lives of George Holland and his daughter, Elizabeth Holland Hammond from 3PM to 5PM Friday, November 17, 2023 at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Milbridge. A Funeral Service will be held for both 1pm, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Faith Bible Fellowship, 77 Back Bay Road, Milbridge.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Milbridge, where condolences may be shared: www.bragdonkelley.com