Frances Gaudet Holden, 68, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016. She was born on August 6, 1947 to the late Paul and Lucille (Dolese) Gaudet in Raceland, LA. Fran was a graduate of St Mary’s Dominican College and the Oschner School of Medical Technology in New Orleans, LA. Fran was a member and former Regent of the Chesapeake Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Thomas W. Holden, Jr.; children, Thomas W. Holden III & his wife, Barbara, Catherine Holden, Gregory Holden & his wife, Petra, Karen Guerra & her husband, Joseph, Jennifer Holden, and Diane Holden; grandchildren, Katie, Allie, Sammi, Cara, and Elsa; brothers, Tom Gaudet and Mike Gaudet; and her sister-in-law, Debbie Leon.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 8, 2016, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Prayer Service: 6:30 PM), at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 929 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 11:00 AM, at St. Stephen, Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 1544 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake, with Father Brian Rafferty, officiating. Followed by an internment at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Garden in Chesapeake. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altemeyerfh.com. If you would like to deliver food to Fran’s family, please schedule a time by clicking here.
Past Services
Visitation
Monday February 08, 2016
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Additional Information:
Prayer Service to begin at 6:30 pm
Cemetery
Tuesday February 09, 2016
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Garden
1544 Battlefield Blvd. S
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
757-204-4263 | Directions
1544 Battlefield Blvd. S
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
757-204-4263 | Directions
Additional Information:
Committal Service
Service
Tuesday February 09, 2016
11:00 am
Additional Information:
Funeral Mass
Tom, my wife and I send our condolences on the loss of Fran. With our deepest sympathies, Charlie and Vicky Doss
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Fran was a wonderful person and I know she probably set off the bells when she went above to meet God
May God wrap his arms around Fran’s family and provide comfort. Ralph and I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers
May God bless Fran and her wonderful family. We love you all –
For the love you showed all of your children. Thank you Mom!
Tom, Jen, Diane, and rest of family – my wife and I send our deepest condolences on Fran’s passing. There’s a new star in Heaven. With our deepest sympathies, Phil and Susan DeMarco
My heart hurts for your family and I’m keeping you in my prayers. Although I do not know Mrs. Holden, I’ve been blessed to be friends with her daughter Diane. Through Diane, I have been blessed to be friends with a lovely, sweet, and smart girl that mr and Mrs Holden have raised.
Greg and Petra,
So sorry for your loss. May the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time.