Haverhill, MA: Karen A. Holland, 47, of Haverhill, died on March 16, 2015 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House.

She was the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Graham) Holland and was a loving aunt to Jade and Jake, and sister to the late Kevin Holland.

Our dearest truest friend. If you met her, you loved her. She was a true mother to her niece Jade and nephew Jake and a partner in crime to her love, Rob and her hundreds of friends. She was tough, kind, smart as heck and caring, and she always remembered everything about you and maybe a problem you were having at any given time. She is beautiful, funny, sometimes sarcastic and most importantly a rock star!! She is and always will be amazing. We've never known any single person tougher, stronger willed with incredible perseverance than our Karen. You know she would want to say something to each individual person and will be so mad that she can't. Just know she loved you and still does. Love you babypeace,love, happiness.

For anyone wishing to join in the celebration of Karen's life, it will be held at Atkinson Country Club on Friday, March 20th from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, light fare will be provided. Per Karen's request, any donations should be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas or to the SPCA of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.brooksidechapelfh.com.