Ann M. (Ripp) Holland
September 19, 1957 – February 9, 2025
Resident of Randolph, MA
Ann Marie (Ripp) Holland, 67, of Randolph passed away on February 9, 2025 after a monthslong battle with cancer. Ann was a beloved wife, mother, noni, sister and friend. Born in Somerville, MA on September 19, 1957, Ann was the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Maltacea) Ripp.
Ann is survived by her devoted husband of nearly fifty years, Edward Thomas Holland Jr.; her children, Tanya Holland, Savina Holland and Anthony Holland; her precious grandchildren, Ahlyus and Rosalie; her loving sister, Jacqueline Ripp; and too many adored cousins to name. Ann is predeceased by her special angel son Edward Thomas Holland III and her brother Joseph Edward Ripp.
A lifelong Randolph resident, Ann was a proud graduate of the RHS class of 1976. She was honored to have served as a class officer and was an enthusiastic member of the drill team. She spoke fondly of her time at RHS and felt fortunate to have formed so many lifelong friendships there.
Once Ann’s children grew to school age, she entered the workforce as a librarian at the Charles G. Devine elementary school in Randolph. She cherished her position there, and was immensely honored to have fostered a love of reading in her students. She also volunteered as a religious education teacher at the Saint Bernadette Catholic Church. Ann found it deeply rewarding to work with young children in these positions, and it brought her great joy to support, guide, and encourage them.
Ann will be remembered by many for her kindness and compassion. She lived selflessly in the service of others and used her empathetic nature to care for and help anyone in need. All who knew her have a story about her genuine thoughtfulness and nurturing spirit.
Ann’s family will also remember her steadfast strength after enduring the profound sorrow of losing a child. To maintain her gracious, kindhearted spirit in the face of such a loss is a testament to her unwavering faith and character. She was an amazing mother, wife, protector, supporter and friend, and the world is worse off for not having her in it.
She was loved, and she will be missed.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph, on Friday, February 14th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Bernadette’s Church in Randolph at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 13th from 4-7pm. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph.
Services
Visitation
- February 13, 2025
- 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
- Hurley Funeral Home
134 South Main St.
Randolph, MA
Funeral Service
- February 14, 2025
- 10:00 am
- St. Bernadette Church, 1031 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368
Interment
- Interment immediately following services
- St. Mary's Cemetery, 245 North St., Randolph, MA 02368
My condolences to her husband and family. Ann was a special person who always thought of others before herself. I believe she got that from of father who devoted much of his time to helping the youth in Randolph. Always smiling, Ann never complained and always had a great outlook. I was fortunate enough to know Ann from elementary school to High School. And while our paths went separate ways after school, I always enjoyed seeing Ann at reunions and on social media. I will miss her. Randolph has lost a favorite daughter.
That was a beutuful tribute to Ann. What an obituary. I want to send my prayers to the whole family . ANN YOU ARE LOVED
Eddie, Jackie and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will always be reminded of Ann’s sweet kindness, selflessness and compassionate to me and many others..
Lots of memories, be well,
Ronald Caliri
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Ann for nearly 60 years, and we shared so many memories, especially from our time in high school. She was a wonderful person, and I will always remember her with warmth and gratitude. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult
My deepest condolences to you Eddie and family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this different time. May Ann Rest in Peace. May God Bless you and your family.
My girl, my girl, my girl. To know Ann was to be loved. Lit every room up she walked in too! So sad to think she is gone. She will be deeply missed ❤️🙏 may she rest in the most sweetest peace ever!!
Ed, Tanya, Savina, Anthony and family,
Words cannot express how devastated we are over the loss of Ann. To say she was a special woman is an absolute understatement. To know Ann was to love her and that certainly stood true for every person who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Ed & Ann, you were so good to my father and for that I am forever indebted to you both. You are the definition of what true friends should be and you helped my Dad through some very hard times. Nothing you did for him ever went unnoticed and I love you both for that more than you know.
Ann, I will miss our hair dates & long talks so very much. I’ll miss sitting on the deck and chatting for what seemed like the whole day. You were always so uplifting, encouraging and wanted to see everyone win in life. I looked at you with such admiration. The love you had for your family and the love they had for you.. a true matriarch. How lucky I’ll be if I end up being half the wife, mother and grandmother you were. They don’t make them like you anymore, Ann. I will miss you terribly and I’ll cherish our friendship forever.
Deepest condolences,
Sara Manning
Ann was one in a million, she was the kindest most sincere person I’ve ever known.My heart breaks for the family and excpecialy for her husband, love you Ed . You will have the strength to carry on for your family 🙏❤️
What a lovely tribute to a truly wonderful person. Ann’s presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. I’ll always cherish the great conversations and the recipes we shared over the years.
Savina and family, My deepest condolences to you on the passing of Ann. May your memories make you laugh and feel her warmth.
To Eddie and family I am so sorry for the loss of a beautiful person. Ann was the best and most wonderful woman on earth 🙏 I love you Ann and will miss you ❤️ We never seen each other much but when we did it was a great memory 💕
My heart breaks for the entire family, Ann was everyone’s guardian Angel on earth . She always offered to help anyone in need. I will miss our conversations, she could brighten the day with her smile.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ann.
You always remember people for how they treated you and how they made people feel.
Ann’s kindness, friendliness with her welcoming easy smile, will never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies to the Holland Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
🙏Ed, Tanya, Savina & Anthony,🙏
Our heartfelt, sincerest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother.🌹We are praying that your hearts will mend with the passing of time and may you keep cherished, wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
May god bless you.🙏