Gladys “Arlene” Holland (nee Farr-Catton) passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 16, 2020 at Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon at the age of 92 after a long battle with dementia.

Arlene was born on March 1, 1928 to Myrla Catton who passed away shortly after the birth of her daughter. Arlene was adopted by her maternal grandparents and was raised in Hanley with her Mom’s siblings (all of whom preceded her in death).

She had her first date with Jim Holland when she was in Grade 6 and married him on August 16, Together they raised five children and built a farm and a life in Hanley.

Before she was overtaken by dementia, Arlene was a vibrant, independent and feisty woman who did whatever she set her mind to. She spent 12 years working at the Royal Bank in Hanley and was very involved in the community. She was a member of the United Church Choir, Eastern Star, and Circle for many years where she was known to take on leadership roles. She loved being the centre of attention and participated in a number of Community Dinner Theatre Productions over the years.

Arlene enjoyed curling, gardening, golfing, travelling, socializing, and cheering loudly for the Hanley Senior Hockey Team that Jim coached for many years.

Arlene will be remembered by her 5 children: Betty Lynn (Lorne) Peek, Elaine (Barry) Klimosko, Rod (Darla) Holland, Jody (Darryl) Libke, and Leanne (Jerry) Rose; her 10 grandchildren: Craig,
Derek (Candice), Nash (Stacie), Evan (April), Shea (Stacy), Caylin, Kenzie (Dane), Robyn (Monty), Blake, and Avery. She also leaves behind her 8 great grandchildren: Grayson, Kassie, Bailey,
Fallyn, Thea, Charlee, Ali, Sterling, and Nyla.

Arlene will be reunited with Jim, her husband of 52 years at a small family service at the Hanley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hanley United Church.

The family would like to thank the community of Hanley for the care and concern for mom the last few years she lived there. Thank-you also to the staff at Oliver Lodge for taking care of mom and helping her feel as comfortable and loved as possible these last three months and especially her last few days; it is truly appreciated.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.