Dedicated to the memory of our Father Maurice Roy Holland with love

Together we Maurice’s children have designed a tribute page dedicated to the loving memory of Maurice Holland Jnr. our beloved Father who was born in Sheffield on November 05, 1966. He is much loved and will always be remembered. We would love for all of you to contribute your thoughts, fond memories and stories through the use of this webpage, you can even light a candle too! 


If you can think of anyone else who would also like to contribute something to the page and is not able to do so of their own accord then please feel free to send it to on to one of the Holland family members to post on their behalf.


We would also like to request that if there are any key moments throughout Maurice’s life that you are aware of please share them with us so we can add them all to his timeline. Also for any photos added to gallery if possible we kindly ask you to please add a location/date in the captions provided. 


Many thanks in advance for all the contributions made and we truly look forward to seeing all your posts 💙


We would love it if you would share your memories with us as these will become our memories too and aid with our healing. Thanking you all in advance for being a dedicated and loving member of Maurice’s family and network of friends.

From the Family,

The 12th of December 2020 was one of the saddest days of our family’s lives. Our devastation, shock and sorrow are shared with many of Maurice’s friends and colleagues and of course, his children, who he adored with every breath he took. Maurice was the youngest of five children. No‐one could imagine that he would be the first to leave us and this has truly turned our world upside down!!

We grieve uncontrollably at times and try to accept the fact that the pain will ease over time but we also accept that his loss to us will never be easy. We will learn to live with the loss, heal and rebuild ourselves around the pain we have suffered but we will never be the same. The immense outpouring of support, love and shared memories bestowed upon us by family and friends will be of comfort during the healing process and we sincerely thank you and appreciate your words of encouragement and inspiration from deep within our hearts. We all celebrate what has to be said was a short‐lived life. Maurice was just 54. His enormous legacy is already making the family even prouder of his life achievements than we could ever imagine. We will cherish and honour him as long as we walk this earth.

He was a phenomenal Son, Brother (Bro), Father, Uncle, Cousin (Cuz), Godfather, Mentor, Work Colleague
and a great friend to so many, so much so that he would often introduce newcomers as “a brother or sister from another mother!” This was, or for many is, the man we all knew as Mo. Maurice was an extremely talented sportsman excelling in track and field, championing the 100 and 200‐metre sprint and long‐jump; winning many accolades at school, Club and County level. He also played football for his school and Borough, later joining a football club to play for the East‐London Football League. His love for football and children continued whilst living in the United Arab Emirates where he coached a youth team every Thursday. His wit, passion for life, love of family (especially his children) and that priceless, catchy; Kuk‐Kuk‐Kuk‐Kuk laugh that distinguished him from everyone else, had an impact on us all whenever we were around him. No change, no sympathy, no fuss, he made sure he was always there for his family and friends, committed, come rain or shine.

Mo, you were loved, adored, cherished, idolized and admired by so many. It is just amazing how many lives
you have touched and that is why we will all miss you so much. The void you have left in our lives is unimaginable. Heaven loaned us one of the coolest, funniest and kindest dudes that ever walked this earth and we’re thankful for the loan although we can never pay off the interest!

Rest in Eternal Peace and ‘Walk Good’
The Holland Family x

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We welcome you to help grow Maurice's Tribute. Please add any thoughts, fond memories and stories by clicking on the contribution section below. We look forward to sharing your memories!

Thoughts

Greetings and my deepest condolences to the family Muarice you were a true friend always made us laught and always the caring person thanks for being there always you will truly be remembered as a light in the dark and your funny laugh rest well dear friend sending love to the family from South Africa..We might have met in Emirates but your ways and caring heart lives on in your children
Sheena
14th August 2021
Maurice, my cuz. Born in Sheffield before me. A 'Yorkshire lad' as they say, who went on to become a Londoner through and through. I confess I did not know you much in the early years. Both of us growing up and living in different cities. I may have in fact met you earlier, but my first memory of you in person was in my early teens. Later on I moved to London. Not living far from each other, you would come around and we got to know each other quite a bit. Opinionated as we were. Young and willing. We would discuss everything under the sun. We would disagree on many things and that gave way to long, intense studies of life, living, attitudes, gender roles, food etc,. At times things would become so heated. Then someone would attempt to defend the indefensible. To sway us to the unreasonable. They would say something so diabolical, it would halt all discussion. And after a brief pause to gasp in shock and horror, we would all look at each other whilst falling back on the chairs and floor in fits of laughter. Then after a quick recess. We would resume. Or rinse and repeat. Maurice had his own unique way. He knew who he was and was willing to defend himself regardless the consequences. That is the impression I got of him anyways. He was certainly not one who was "stamped out by the dozen". In a world where we are all taught to fit in, to follow the leader. Daring to show up as you are, requires bravery and is the gift of all gifts. So now we are left to face that which we would rather not. Because at it's core, it is far too painful to even contemplate. Yet alone navigate the true and deep emotional roller-coaster. Haphazardly swinging from moments of celebration to a reality check of sadness. From laughter to tears. Memory recall to silence.... ..,.A well earned pause to respect our brother and friend ~ Maurice. May the family find the strength to navigate this healing process. May they in time find eventual peace. May they find a balance. So that laughter and joy can continually fill their hearts at the realisation of how special and truly loved they were and are, to have had the presence of Maurice in their life. So let me end with the affectionate name I always called him ~ Baby Maurice? Love you always Cuz....Walk Good! Sandrea
Sandrea
18th March 2021
Dear Family, that was a truly loving and memorable celebration of life for our beloved Maurice. I'm so sad that he has left us so soon and far too early in life, not least because we had been in contact only days before he passed and shared the desire to meet-up and celebrate life and family after so many years. He will be loved and remembered for generations. May stories continued to be told and laughter and memories shared. Let tears be shed and smiles more radiant with joy that he has lived. Sending continued love and condolences to all family and friends and I look forward to being present with you as our present lockdown eases. Paul
Paul
16th March 2021
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