Joan E. Holst

Joan Elizabeth Holst, a resident of the Scandinavian Living Center in Newton, and formerly of Roslindale, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Scandinavian Living Center.  She was 87.  Joan was born September 8, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts the only daughter of George William Sr., and Gunhild Marie (Andreassen) Holst.  She graduated from Roslindale High School and worked as an insurance agent for Canter Insurance and later for three years as a receptionist for the Needham Visiting Nurses.  Joan was a member of the Roslindale Congregational Church, and served on the Board of Trustees of the Scandinavian Living Center.  She also belonged to the Massachusetts Insurance Women.  Joan is survived by her brother, George W. Holst Jr., and his wife Verna, of Wrentham; her two nieces, Kristen L. Holst, and Karen Lanham, and her husband Jon; her two nephews, Robert Holst, and his wife Jessica, and James Holst, and his wife Sara; as well as her beloved cat Tootsie.  Visitation with Joan’s family will be held on Friday, January 31st from 11 am to noon at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood followed by her funeral service in he funeral home at noon.  Interment will be in the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery on Baker Street in West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street, Newton, MA 02465 would be appreciated.