Holland, Richard G. Jr. of Needham. Suddenly, March 18, 2014. Retired President and CEO of William H. Carter Co. of Needham. Beloved husband of Mary D. (Cronin) Holland for 62 years. Devoted father of Denise E. Anderson and her husband Douglas of Maitland, FL; Cheryl H. Powers and her husband Richard of Cumberland, RI; Richard G. Holland III of Newfields, NH; Michael J. Holland and his wife Robin of Franklin; Tracy M. Farrow and her husband David of Norwood. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Mark, and Steven Anderson; Rebecca, David, and Rachel Powers; Nicholas, Zachary, and Kacey Holland; Michael and Meghan Farrow. Great-grandfather of Ezekiel Anderson and Daniel Quigley. Brother of Kenneth Holland of Florida, and the late Robert and Francis Holland.
Richard was a graduate of Boston University Class of 1949. Former member of Charles River Country Club, Needham Lyons Club, and was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off 128) NEEDHAM, Saturday at 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 5-7PM. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard’s memory to Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave. Boston, MA 02118.