Richard J. Holden, age 67, of Plymouth, formerly of Fall River, passed away comfortably, surrounded by the presence of his loving family on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly A. (Millette) Holden, to whom he was wed on April 19, 2014.
Born in Fall River, MA on May 18, 1959, he was a loving son of the late Paul P., Sr. and Jean M. (Watkinson) Holden.
A former longtime resident of Fall River, Rick was a 1977 graduate of Durfee High School and continued his education, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Southeastern Massachusetts University in Dartmouth.
Rick had worked as an Assistant Safety Director for Recovery Solutions at Bridgewater State Hospital. He was formerly employed by the Department of Corrections, a career that spanned thirty-four years. He was well-liked and respected by his fellow colleagues and proudly retired with the distinct rank of Captain.
A resident of Plymouth for the past ten years, Rick was a member of the Middleboro Lodge of Elks #1274, the Mitchell Memorial Club in Middleboro and the Upland Sportsman Club in Plympton.
Rick’s happiest times by far were those spent amongst his adoring family and close network of friends. He loved socializing with others at family gatherings and cookouts, watching football games, and reading. He will always be remembered for the love and fondness in his heart for “Tyrion”, his pet cat.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children, Luke T. Holden of Orange, Kelsie L. Pouliot of Blackstone, Richard G. Lapham of Taunton and Randy J. Lapham of Carver. He was the cherished grandfather of Arya M. Holden. He was the dear brother of Paul P. Holden, Jr. and his wife Amy of Virginia, Joseph Holden and his wife Cheryl of Fall River, Kevin Holden of Fall River, Michael Holden and his wife Kristi of Hingham and the late Shawn Holden. He was the much-loved son-in-law of Brenda J. Millette of Middleboro and the late George Millette, Jr. He was the special brother-in-law of Gina Leonard and her husband Robert of Middleboro, Jeffrey Millette and his wife Gail of Middleboro and Vicki Millette and her partner Ricky Burr of Middleboro. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, October 21st from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 17 Main Street (Route 105, at the Middleboro line) in Lakeville.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22nd at 10:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church: St. Isidore Parish, 340 Center Street in Middleboro. Burial will take place privately, at a later date, at Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Middleboro.
In lieu of flowers, Richard’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to The Middleboro Lodge of Elks #1274, 24 High Street, Middleboro, MA 02346.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com.