Patricia A. Holland

Patricia A. Holland

Old Orchard Beach

Patricia A. Holland, 88, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 30, 1938, a daughter of William and Rita (Moran) Holland.

Patricia graduated from Warwick Veteran’s Memorial High School in Rhode Island, class of 1957. She went on to Gorham State Teachers College and received a bachelor’s degree in education.

Patricia was a music teacher at Reiche School in Portland for over 30 years.

Pat enjoyed gardening around her home, playing the piano and had a great love of dogs.

But most of all, Pat was devoted to her family. She and her mother were both music teachers and collaborated on several school performances. During retirement, they created works of art, including ceramics and tole painting which they sold at craft shows.

Pat’s community was important to her. She was instrumental in the organization of the dog park in Old Orchard Beach and the Old Orchard Beach flag committee which held flag ceremonies for local veterans. She will be sadly missed.

She was predeceased by her parents, and her only but favorite brother William “Bill” Holland and his wife Mary and handyman and brother in law Steve Curtis.

Pat is survived by her sisters Judith Danforth (Wayne), Michaele Curtis, and Stephanie Barnes (John). Her nieces and nephews include Shannon Danforth, Blake Danforth (Abby), Maureen Lemay (Justin), Megan Moon (Jarrod), Melissa Holland (Jorge), Mari Delonde (Antwyne), Charmaine Barnes (Anton), and Autumn Duntz (Alex). Her grand nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart.

Visitation will be from 10-11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James Street, Saco. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. To view Patricia’s memorial page or leave an online condolence please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com