CALAIS – Charles Holland, 67, died Jan. 20, 2006, in a Machias nursing home, following a long illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Whitneyville. He attended school in Machais and graduated from the University of Maine at Machias. Charlie was a beloved teacher in the Calais school system until he decided to change careers and left to work for the U.S. Immigration Service in 1970, where he was employed until he retired in 1999. Charlie enjoyed sports, he was a volunteer referee at the recreation center and also officiated many high school games. He refereed for 25 years, averaging at times 40 games per season and officiated at 11 Eastern Maine Championships in Bangor and one state final. Charlie has been described as “fast afoot, courageous and bold” during his refereeing career. He enjoyed lobster fishing and spent many hours on the water with close friends, Louis Bernardini and Bob Black. He was a member of the Calais Lions Club and also loved to spend time at a camp during hunting season with friends, Kerry Pinette and Bruce Mulholland. He was a friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed by many people. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Nellie Holland of Whitneyville; and by a brother, James Holland of Milford, N.H. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joseph Fernandez; granddaughter, Ally Fernandez, all of Portland; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jessica Holland of Buxton; sister, Eleanor Worcester of Machais; sister, Nancy Holland of Whitneyville; sister, Joyce Holland of Whitneyville; brother, John Holland of Jonesboro and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Dana Kadey, officiating. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com
CHARLES HOLLAND
