Grete Marie (Topp) Hollesen, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Ledgewood Nursing Center in Beverly, Mass. She was born July 11, 1928 in Lynn, Mass. to Elsa and Henrick Topp.
Grete was married to Karl M. Hollesen for 56 years. Surviving her are sons, David B. Hollesen and his wife Jean, of Hillsborough, NJ; and Kai M. Hollesen and his wife Elizabeth, of Beverly, Mass. She was predeceased by son, Jeffrey E. Hollesen of New York City, NY. Grete was blessed with 4 grandchildren, Emily, Erik, Nathan and Anna. Surviving siblings are sisters Alma Elo of Bath, Pa.; Doris Shirck of Lititz, Pa.; and brother Carl Topp of Lynn, Mass.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Bernice and Ralph Seifert
April 17, 2018 at 9:19 pm
During your life you make many friends. Grete and Karl were 2 friends that we made many years ago. Having to say good bye from so far away is hard for us. So sorry for your loss. Bernice and Ralph Seifert
Arletta Smith and Family
April 18, 2018 at 6:27 pm
My family and I have known Grete personally and socially for over 50 years. She will be missed by all. We are so sorry for your family’s loss. Arletta Smith