G. Norman Holland

George Norman Holland ("Norm"), 79, of New Britain, husband of Susan (Farnlof) Holland, died Sunday (September 22, 2024) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Westerly, RI, son of the late George W. Holland Jr. and Eveleen (Cropper) Holland, he was raised in Pawcatuck, CT and moved to New Britain in 1971. A 1963 graduate of Stonington High School, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Central Connecticut State College in 1967 and his Masters of Science in Professional Accounting from the University of Hartford in 1982. He was a decorated veteran, seeing combat as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service in the Army, Norm was employed by the State of Connecticut for 27 years, retiring in 1996 as Chief Financial Administrator for the Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (CADAC). Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1983, Norm maintained a private practice for the last 24 years. As an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Britain, he was a long-time Vestry Member and former Liturgical Assistant, Senior Warden and Treasurer and was also involved on the state level of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT). He was a former Coach for the Phillies in the Fagan Little League, served as a Commissioner on the New Britain Board of Finance, as Treasurer and Director Emeritus on the Board of the New Britain Symphony Society and a Corporator of the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Norm was a true people person. He had a curiosity about the world around him and a deep empathy for the people in it. He was an avid reader of books related to history, biography and different religious philosophies. He loved sunrise and the peace of early morning. He enjoyed tennis and distance running earlier in life, completing several marathons. More recently, he enjoyed walking in Walnut Hill Park with his “walking buddies.” He looked forward to watching the Indy 500, the Tour de France and soccer, especially the Philadelphia Union. He enjoyed many types of music, from Beethoven to Janice Joplin to The Paul Winter Consort. He loved Moxie, rhubarb, butterscotch pudding and was always up for ice cream. But above all, Norm loved his family. Besides Susan, his wife of 56 years, he leaves two sons, Kevin M. Holland and Garrett “Garry” N. Holland, both of New Britain; a daughter, Karen E. Holland and her husband Michael T. Krumrine of Philadelphia, PA; a brother, R. Clinton Holland and his wife Rosemary of Mashpee, MA; a sister-in-law, Laurie (Farnlof) Miner and her husband David of Brattleboro, VT; a brother-in-law, Mark E. Farnlof of Delaware; two grandchildren, Henry and Ashe Krumrine and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth R. Holland and Susan’s parents, Edgar A. and Helen (Gelgauda) Farnlof. Norm’s family wishes to thank Dr. Lawrence Giove & his team, New Britain first responders and the many people involved in Norm’s care at the Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) at New Britain General for their kindness & compassionate care. Funeral services are SUNDAY (October 6, 2024) 2:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church, 3 Mountain Rd. Farmington, CT 06032. Calling hours are FRIDAY (October 4, 2024) 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. ***Both facilities are wheelchair accessible*** Burial with military honors will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation PO Box 189, Box Elder, SD 57719 or at www.npcf.us. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com . The link to Live Stream Norm's service is https://bit.ly/StJamesLive .

G. Norman Holland

May 30, 1945 - September 22, 2024

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G. Norman Holland

May 30, 1945 - September 22, 2024

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