Brenda Slater Holske passed away on June 20, 2017, after a long illness. She was born in Greenfield, MA, on September 15, 1942, to Fremont Slater and Evelyn Lanphear Slater, both of Northfield, MA, where Brenda grew up.

Brenda graduated in 1961 from the Northfield School for Girls then attended college while working at the Northfield Library before marrying her first husband in 1963. They moved to Hinsdale, NH, and had two daughters. Brenda became active in the community and was a librarian for the Hinsdale Public Library.

In 1976, the couple moved to Maine. Brenda was an office manager for many years while raising her daughters. In 1986 she married Ed Holske then moved with him to Cundy’s Harbor. Ed passed in 2000. In her later years, Brenda worked for the Salvation Army in Brunswick.

Brenda was an avid reader, history buff and collector of antiques. She loved to cook and enjoyed Christmas, organizing many successful craft fairs at her home. She was active in church and in the lives of her grandchildren. She loved animals and rescued many cats and dogs throughout her lifetime.

Brenda is survived by her children, Lisa and Noelle and four grandchildren, Tyson, Spencer, Stephan and Samantha.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Forgotten Felines of Maine, 499 Broadway #151, Bangor 04401. You may also donate through paypal.

A remembrance service will be held on the anniversary of her death, Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Midcoast Presbyterian Church in Topsham. She will be laid to rest at the Cranberry Horn Cemetery in Cundy’s Harbor.