Sidney T. Holway

PHILLIPSTON – Sidney T. Holway, 72, of Phillipston, MA,  died peacefully Friday morning, July 15th at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born in Lockhart, TX, son of the late Spear T. and Florence (Reed) Holway and grew up on Cape Cod and Alton, NH.  For the last 47 years, he had been a resident of Phillipston.

Sidney was a graduate of Wentworth Institute and had worked as an electrical technician for Intel in Hudson, MA.  He was a charter member and past King Lion of Phillipston Lions Club.  Sidney was a member of Phillipston Congregational Church, where he enjoyed singing hymns.  His hobbies included tinkering with cars, listening to classical music and going to the Bridge of Flowers.  He had a great interest and love of trains and his favorite color was purple.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Marilyn R. (Foster) Holway; three children, Jolene Archambeault and her husband John of Sutton, NH, Byron Holway and his significant other Amy Morrissey of Phillipston and her daughter Amelie and Seth Holway of Athol; a granddaughter, Jadin Eve Archambeault; a sister, Robie Speed of Walpole, NH and two brothers, Billy Holway of Alton, NH and Charlie Holway of Hyannis and several nieces and nephews.  A brother, Byron Holway, preceded him in death.

Sidney donated his body for anatomical research to Harvard Medical School, Boston.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23rd at 10 A.M. in Phillipston Congregational Church, Phillipston Common, Phillipston, MA 01331.  A reception in the church hall will follow and the family requests that something purple be worn.

Memorial donations may be made to Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, 14 Depot St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 or to Phillipston Congregational Church, Phillipston Common, Phillipston, MA 01331.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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