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Old 04-29-2025, 11:06 AM   #1
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Default Ron Holleran's Memorial service May 3

Hi folks,
Ruth Holleran here.
We're having a memorial service for Ron Holleran this Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm at Brownsville Community Church, Brownsville Vermont. 66 Brownsville-Hartland Road, Brownsville (blink and you'll miss it), Vermont.
We plan to pass the mic and hear lots of stories.

I'm so sorry you lost this special part of your community.
Warm regards,
Ruth Holleran (DIL)
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Old 04-29-2025, 11:11 AM   #2
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Thank you for sharing Ruth, for Us that are too far in distance to make it, we are close in spirit. Blessing this Saturday to you, your family and Ole Ron!!!
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Ron Holleran, 2025


April 11, 2025
Ron Holleran, 2025. Photo by Molly Holleran CHESTER, Vt. – Ron Holleran, 91, of Chester, passed away on April 1, 2025, after a short illness.
Ron grew up in Chicago and Fort Atkinson. After serving in the Navy, he married Carolyn Mudre, and raised four sons in Stratford, Conn.
When his wife died suddenly in 1975, he fell into dark years. He worked on shrimp-boat engines in New Orleans, eventually relocating to Chester, Vt. He was a well-known feature at the Pioneer House, but went cold turkey the day after St. Patrick’s Day in 1987, and never had another drink. He spent the rest of his life making amends.
He married Nancy Sears, who died in 2005.
Ron was known around the world for his expertise in modifying the Ford flathead engine. He was well-loved on the FordBarn forums.
He is survived by his sons Michael, Robbo, Kevin, and Jim; and by eight grandchildren.
Ron had hospice care at home with the support of Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (www.vnhcare.org). Their kind and compassionate care made it possible for him to die with dignity at home.
A Celebration of Life will be held May 3, at 2 p.m., at the Brownsville Community Church, in Brownsville, Vt. Bring stories.
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Old 04-29-2025, 08:37 PM   #4
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Thanks for posting that Pete^^^^
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Thank you Ruth. He is missed.
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Old 05-01-2025, 02:19 PM   #6
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In Ron's memory i plan on doing a nice long smoky burnout in a Ford powered by a nice souped up flathead.
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in ron's memory i plan on doing a nice long smoky burnout in a ford powered by a nice souped up flathead.
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Old 05-02-2025, 09:28 AM   #8
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Ron Holleran, 2025


April 11, 2025
Ron Holleran, 2025. Photo by Molly Holleran CHESTER, Vt. – Ron Holleran, 91, of Chester, passed away on April 1, 2025, after a short illness.
Ron grew up in Chicago and Fort Atkinson. After serving in the Navy, he married Carolyn Mudre, and raised four sons in Stratford, Conn.
When his wife died suddenly in 1975, he fell into dark years. He worked on shrimp-boat engines in New Orleans, eventually relocating to Chester, Vt. He was a well-known feature at the Pioneer House, but went cold turkey the day after St. Patrick’s Day in 1987, and never had another drink. He spent the rest of his life making amends.
He married Nancy Sears, who died in 2005.
Ron was known around the world for his expertise in modifying the Ford flathead engine. He was well-loved on the FordBarn forums.
He is survived by his sons Michael, Robbo, Kevin, and Jim; and by eight grandchildren.
Ron had hospice care at home with the support of Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (www.vnhcare.org). Their kind and compassionate care made it possible for him to die with dignity at home.
A Celebration of Life will be held May 3, at 2 p.m., at the Brownsville Community Church, in Brownsville, Vt. Bring stories.

Godspeed Ron!
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Old 05-02-2025, 01:58 PM   #9
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Thanks for letting us know, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family tomorrow afternoon.
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Old 05-03-2025, 07:01 PM   #10
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Thank You Ron for being a great friend. Farewell O'l Boy
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Old 05-05-2025, 11:02 AM   #11
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I always enjoyed his presence here on the FordBarn, he will be missed.
My regards to all in his family.
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Old 05-05-2025, 03:32 PM   #12
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Sad to lose another great man!Godspeed Ron.
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Old 05-05-2025, 03:39 PM   #13
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Thanks for the update. It was good to read Ron's "potted history".

RIP Old Fella.
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