Venice Holder

Venice Anderson Holder (a.k.a. Andy, Starskie, Taxi 115) of Cambridge, MA.

Born June 18th, 1948, Four Hill, Saint Peter, Barbados.

Rested on December 27th, 2023.

“Gentle warrior, kindest soul, loved by many and will be missed by all.”

Beloved husband of Sonia Holder, dear father of Dian Holder, Kathy-Ann Mayers, Dr. Faye Holder-Niles, and father-in-law to Dr. Jacquin Niles. Devoted grandfather of Jalisa, Kemani and Kearra Holder, Yashika Mayers and Noah Niles. Great grandfather of Mathew, Christopher and Serenity Mayers. Godfather of Ivan Forde.

In Barbados: nephew of Joseph Williams (Uncle Joe); brother of Cyprian, Owen, and Kevin Holder; uncle of Alicia Marcine Alleyne-Webb, Shondelle Briggs, Wayne Jackman, and Dewayne Herbert; brother-in-law to Cuthbert “Aaron” and Caleb Mayers. Preceded in death by his parents, Avonda Elsie Holder and Clyde Cave, brothers Ronald Lester, Patrick Wayne, Nigel and Winston “Corwin” Holder. Leaves behind many additional loving relatives and friends in Barbados and Cambridge.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, 13 January 2024 at Abundant Life Church, 47 Howard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Funeral Arrangements in the loving care of A.J. Spears Funeral Home.

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