Holly B. Instasi, 47
Dateline: Norton, MA
Holly B. “Tutu” (Askew) Instasi, age 47, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of Douglas R. Instasi, to whom she was wed for the past 22 years.
Born in Attleboro, MA on December 21, 1968, she was a loving daughter of Kathleen (Perez) Wilson and her husband Joseph of Port Orange, Florida and the late Richard M. Askew, Jr.
Holly grew up in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School. For most of her life she had lived in Norton and was a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family.
Holly was an active participant and supporter of many events held at the VFW in Norton. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, and most of all, getting together with family and friends alike.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her beloved and devoted children Joshua Owen Hines, Darryl Joseph Instasi, Amber Myli Instasi and Shania Diamond Instasi all of Norton. She was the cherished grandmother “Tutu” of Layla Hines. She was the dear sister of Richard M. Askew, III and his wife Mary of Bellingham, Christopher A. Askew and his wife Tina of Norton, Sara L. Askew of Attleboro, James Wilson of Plymouth, Cindy Wilson of Norton, Teresa Haskins of Vermont and Nathan Fuller of Vermont. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside funeral service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday, July 18th at 11:00 A.M. at the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Plain St., in Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, July 17th from 3:00-6:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton.
In lieu of flowers, Holly’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Norton VFW Post 8049, 38 Summer St., Norton, MA 02766.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com