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| − | Joan Hollands married on May 13, 1944 '''[[Edwin W. Arnold]]''' on August 22, 2009. Their children were: | + | Joan Hollands married on May 13, 1944 '''[[Edwin W. Arnold]]''' who died on August 22, 2009. Their children were: |
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| − | DELANSON Joan Margaret (nee: Hollands) Arnold, 88, of Delanson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 5, 2011 with her family by her side. Born in Lewisham, England on September 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (nee: Walton) Hollands. She was raised and educated in London. Following her formal education, Joan served an apprenticeship in a millinery shop. Joan proudly entered the British Army where she served 4 years. During her military service, she met and married World War II veteran, Edwin W. | + | DELANSON Joan Margaret (nee: Hollands) Arnold, 88, of Delanson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 5, 2011 with her family by her side. Born in Lewisham, England on September 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (nee: Walton) Hollands. She was raised and educated in London. Following her formal education, Joan served an apprenticeship in a millinery shop. Joan proudly entered the British Army where she served 4 years. During her military service, she met and married World War II veteran, Edwin W. Arnold. They returned to the United States where she was titled by the Schenectady Gazette as the "First English War Bride in Schenectady". She worked for many years for the former Ma Bell, currently AT&T, in Schenectady until her retirement in 1986. She was the former secretary of the Capital District Genealogical Society and had many interests, including: quilting, knitting, sewing, playing tennis and ocean fishing. She raised German Shepherds and was a skilled photographer, winning several awards in local photography contests. Married on May 13, 1944, Joan was predeceased by her husband, Edwin W. Arnold on August 22, 2009. She was also predeceased by a grandson, James Golden, Jr. She is survived by her loving daughters, Fay and Diana Arnold, both of Delanson; her brother, Thomas (Patricia) Hollands of Deptford, England; four grandchildren, Dean (Christye) Sisson, Scott (Mary) Sisson, Paul (Ellen) Golden and Sean (Tricia) Golden; eight great-grandchildren, Victoria, Tyler, Nicholas, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Maximo, Evelyn and Sean Daniel; her brother-in-law, Paul (Sandy) Abrams of Niskayuna; sisters-in-law, Helen Boyling of Guilderland and Betty Treis of Duanesburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 4 until 7 p.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in the spring at Knox Cemetery, Knox, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 and American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Ln. Suite #603 NY, NY 10038. To express condolences visit www.scott-barbieri.com. |
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Latest revision as of 12:37, 21 June 2013
Birth
Joan Margaret Hollands was born in Lewisham, England on September 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (nee: Walton) Hollands. Her brother was:
- Thomas (Patricia) Hollands of Deptford, England;
Education
Joan Hollands was raised and educated in London.
Occupation
Joan served an apprenticeship in a millinery shop. She worked for many years for the former Ma Bell, currently AT&T, in Schenectady until her retirement in 1986. She was the former secretary of the Capital District Genealogical Society and had many interests, including: quilting, knitting, sewing, playing tennis and ocean fishing. She raised German Shepherds and was a skilled photographer, winning several awards in local photography contests.
Military
Joan M. Hollands proudly entered the British Army where she served 4 years. During her military service, she met and married World War II veteran, Edwin W. Ar-nold. They returned to the United States where she was titled by the Schenectady Gazette as the "First English War Bride in Schenectady".
Marriage & Children
Joan Hollands married on May 13, 1944 Edwin W. Arnold who died on August 22, 2009. Their children were:
- Fay Arnold of Delanson
- Diana Arnold of Delanson
Death
Edwin W.
1922 - 2009
Joan M.
1922 - 2011
Knox Cemetery
Joan Margaret Hollands Arnold, 88, of Delanson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 5, 2011 with her family by her side.
Obituary
Arnold, Joan Margaret: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Deceased Name: Arnold, Joan Margaret
DELANSON Joan Margaret (nee: Hollands) Arnold, 88, of Delanson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 5, 2011 with her family by her side. Born in Lewisham, England on September 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (nee: Walton) Hollands. She was raised and educated in London. Following her formal education, Joan served an apprenticeship in a millinery shop. Joan proudly entered the British Army where she served 4 years. During her military service, she met and married World War II veteran, Edwin W. Arnold. They returned to the United States where she was titled by the Schenectady Gazette as the "First English War Bride in Schenectady". She worked for many years for the former Ma Bell, currently AT&T, in Schenectady until her retirement in 1986. She was the former secretary of the Capital District Genealogical Society and had many interests, including: quilting, knitting, sewing, playing tennis and ocean fishing. She raised German Shepherds and was a skilled photographer, winning several awards in local photography contests. Married on May 13, 1944, Joan was predeceased by her husband, Edwin W. Arnold on August 22, 2009. She was also predeceased by a grandson, James Golden, Jr. She is survived by her loving daughters, Fay and Diana Arnold, both of Delanson; her brother, Thomas (Patricia) Hollands of Deptford, England; four grandchildren, Dean (Christye) Sisson, Scott (Mary) Sisson, Paul (Ellen) Golden and Sean (Tricia) Golden; eight great-grandchildren, Victoria, Tyler, Nicholas, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Maximo, Evelyn and Sean Daniel; her brother-in-law, Paul (Sandy) Abrams of Niskayuna; sisters-in-law, Helen Boyling of Guilderland and Betty Treis of Duanesburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 4 until 7 p.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in the spring at Knox Cemetery, Knox, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 and American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Ln. Suite #603 NY, NY 10038. To express condolences visit www.scott-barbieri.com.
Edition: Final Edition Page: B5 Copyright, 2011, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.
Additional Media
War Bride - Schenectady Gazette -February 6, 1946
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