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Virginia A. Holden, 88

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Virginia A. Holden, 88, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Northborough. She was the wife of the late Cecil Holden, who died in August 1996. Born in Newton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Florence (Tully) Davis. She moved to Hopkinton in 1942 and graduated from Hopkinton High School. She earned a medical secretarial associates degree from Becker Jr. College. Virginia was one of the original founders of the Hopkinton Polyarts and was active in Boy and Girl Scouts for many years in Hopkinton. "Jinny" cherished her family above all else. Cooking, sewing, entertaining, she thorougly enjoyed being a homemaker, taking a house and creating a home filled with fellowship, love and laughter. She will be remembered for her willingness to help others, sense of humor, and festive spirit. She is survived by her daughter Judith Mills and her husband John of Hopkinton and her sons Seth and his wife Janice of Andover, Brian and his wife Denise of Pennsylvania and Leonard and his wife Lillian of Hopkinton. She also leaves her sister Marion Burke of Rhode Island, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial of cremains in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Hopkinton will take place in the spring at a time and date to be announced. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, Hopkinton. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or The Home For Little Wanderers, 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.