WASHBURN – Holly Sue Dobson died unexpectedly Jan. 20, 2010, of natural causes at her home. She recently celebrated her 29th birthday, again. She was born Jan. 15, 1969, the daughter of Wes and Prudy Dobson. Holly graduated from Washburn High School in 1987, attended Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Maine, Orono. Holly was a valued and dedicated nurse, and was employed for many years at Cary Medical Center before transitioning to the recovery room at The Aroostook Medical Center. She served as president of the nurse’s union. Holly loved her coworkers, and all appreciated her infectious smile and personality. Holly Sue was a beautiful and spirited child of God and was a member of State Road Advent Christian Church. She was an integral part of the worship team, longtime advisor of Northern Lights Youth Choir, and was actively involved in Camp Nomacca, and Sports and Music Camp. Holly loved her family. She was a sister, daughter and best friend. She was “Favorite Aunt Holly” to her nieces and nephews, and spent a lot of time with them, imparting much wisdom and knowledge. She leaves her mother, Prudy and stepdad, Steve; four brothers and their wives, Mark and Rhonda, Troy and Paula, Jay and Renee, and Sam and Diann; two sisters and their husbands, Lisa and Tony Dow, and Deb and Ron Kofstad; stepbrother, Scott and Heather; and stepsister and husband, Nicole and Tom Mckinney. Holly was predeceased by her father, H. Wesley Dobson; and a nephew, Thomas G. Dobson. Relatives and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at State Road Advent Christian Church, Route 227, Mapleton, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Greg Moody and the Rev. Dave Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Holly’s memory to Northern Lights Youth Choir, Camp Nomacca or Sports and Music Camp, care of State Road Advent Christian Church, P.O. Box 550, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com. “… And it was the duty of the trumpeters and the singers to make themselves heard in unison and praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, and the song was raised with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, and praise to the Lord, ‘for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.’” – II Chronicles 5:13
HOLLY SUE DOBSON
