Obituary of Dorothy K. (Olendzenski) Holder

Dorothy (Olendzenski) Holder, 73, of Peabody, died early Sunday morning at the Rosewood Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Benjamin P. Holder. She was born, raised, educated and a lifelong resident of the city of Peabody and a graduate of Peabody High School in 1950. She worked as a sales clerk for over 20 years at the Filenes’ s store at the North Shore Mall in Peabody before retiring. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking and was a member of the former St. Joseph’ s Church in Peabody. She is survived by a son, Robert Holder of Peabody and a daughter, Linda Holder of Arlington, two granddaughters, Kylee and Yulin Holder, both of Arlington and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 12 Chestnut St., Peabody facility, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in St. John’ s Church, Peabody, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation on Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial in St. Mary’ s Cemetery, Salem.