Wrentham-Mark Christen Holt was born a special child on January 9, 1949 in Brockton, MA and left this earth for heaven on September 13, 2008. He is now resting with his mother Norma (Nesmith) Holt, his aunts, uncles, grandparents, various dogs, cats and turtles.
Mark spent fifty-three years of his life at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham, MA. He outlived all predictions of a short life; he was not supposed to live past his teens and almost made it to the age of sixty. He lost his sight forty years ago but it did not slow him down. He was always willing to attend and participate in any functions offered to him.
Mark is survived by his father Chester Holt of Brockton, MA, two brothers David Holt and his wife Laura of Hope Valley, RI and Douglas Holt and his wife Paula of Harrison, ME, three nephews Timothy, Ryan, and Gregory, and one niece Michaela.
The biggest family that he leaves behind is all those who cared for him at the Wrentham Development Center. This dedicated group of professionals became his daily family. They kept him active, healthy, warm, and well loved. His passing leaves a big hole in their world. Through their efforts Mark became a member of the Wrentham Community. The community welcomed him with open arms as he did his banking, pumping gas, or just buying a soda.
Marks’ family thanks all who enriched his life; they know that he enriched yours.
Rest in peace.
All are invited to attend a graveside service to be held Thursday October 2nd at 10 AM in the Colebrook Cemetery Essex Street, Whitman, MA.