Yvonne E. Holbrook
Yvonne Elizabeth (Theriault) Holbrook died at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Somerville, Wednesday June 24, 2020. She was 92 years old.
Born and raised in South Boston, she was a graduate of Gate of Heaven School and raised her beloved family in South Boston. Yvonne was an editorial assistant for G.K. Hall Publishing, retiring in 1993. In 1998 she moved to the North End of Boston. Always inquisitive and eager to learn, she enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Spain, Morocco and Israel. Yvonne’s Catholic faith was an important part of her life. She was a Third Order Franciscan and a communicant of Saint Anthony Shrine and Saint Leonard’s Church. Yvonne moved to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, in 2010.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Holbrook Jr, and her brothers, George Theriault and Joseph Theriault. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Theriault, four children; Janet (Holbrook) McIndewar of Pensacola, FL, Norman “Rawd” Holbrook III of Medford and his partner Denise MacDonald, Steven Holbrook of RI and his wife Paulette, Lisa (Holbrook) Lungo of Pittsfield and her partner Drew Finn; four grandchildren: Elizabeth (Holbrook) Subasic, Tristan Holbrook, Kylie McIndewar and Leith McIndewar; a great granddaughter, Una Subasic and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Gate of Heaven Church and interment will follow in New Calvary Cemetery.
Yvonne enjoyed her time at Jeanne Jugan and took great comfort in the tender loving care given by the Little Sisters.
Donations can be made, in Yvonne’s memory, to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.
Guestbook Entries
From my first meeting with Mrs. Holbrook — as I always called her — in 1968, Yvonne captured a piece of my soul. She was a lady of strong convictions, deep, abiding faith and an obvious love of family. She tolerated me as I courted her daughter, Janet back then, and accepted me back into her life with grace and kindness in her later years when Janet and I reconnected after so many years. As her brick in the North End states, she asked that Jesus ‘Remember Me’. Of that I am convinced her wish has been granted. Rest In Peace, lovely lady. I will always hold you dear.
Lisa – so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Your Mom came to the Little Sisters the same year I did. Though I’m in just to help these days, I recently thought of your Mom, wondering how she was and discovered the news. She had class. I enjoyed interacting with her and witnessing her enthusiasm with the Christmas Shoebox project. Condolences to you and your family. -Meghan Maloney
Condolences to family and friends. Cheryl & Larry
My sympathy to the Holbrook family on the death of your mother. She attended many of the programs at St. Anthony’s Shrine when I worked there. She was a wonderful lady, very enthusiastic especially with regard to the Senior program. Everyone liked her.
May her soul rest in peace. I will pray for her and you all.