Lebanon- Ernest "Ernie" Holland Jr., 69, passed away on November 24, 2024, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ernie was born April 20, 1955 in Brockton, Mass. to Ernest Holland Sr. and Dorothy ( Crockett ) Holland of Randolph, Mass. He was the only baby from Randolph born on that day.
His career was as a heavy equipment operator both in Mass. and Maine. He worked at Gorham Sand & Gravel before retiring.
He enjoyed driving stock cars and began this adventure in Lakeville, Mass. and continuing at Westboro, Seekonk, Star and Lee. He teamed up with Cliff & Beth Smith to form Holland Smith Motorsports.
Ernie is survived by his mother- Dorothy Holland of Randolph, Mass. His children- Daniel, Ernest III, Micheal, and Shaun Holland of Mass. and Dalton Holland of N.H. Sister- Donna Lodge and husband Jeff of Dixmont, Maine 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Niece- Dawn Bennett Nephew- Eric Lodge Special Friends- Beth Smith and Al Crockett
At Ernie's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074 for their care and comfort during Ernie's final days.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, www.mainefuneral.com
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