Earl Holmberg

OXFORD – Earl Holmberg, 78, of Main Street, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester, after a battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by two brothers, Paul M. Holmberg of Oxford, and Carl F. Holmberg and his wife Dorothy of New Hampshire; two nephews, Craig P. Holmberg and his wife Cathleen of Oxford, and Carl Holmberg and his wife Dawn of Manchester, NH; a great niece, Nicole Cingari and her spouse Caroline of Denver, CO; a great-nephew, Aaron Holmberg and his wife Jessica Chen of East Providence, RI; and many close friends.

He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Constance M. Holmberg; and his niece, Marcia A. Holmberg.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Lars and Hedevig (Marker) Holmberg, and lived most of his life in Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1965. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Mr. Holmberg worked at Computer Services Corporation in Norwich, CT, for many years. Previously he worked for Miami Lincoln Mercury in Miami, FL. He was a member of the Oxford Fire Department for many years, and volunteered at the Huguenot Steamer Fire Museum in North Oxford. He also worked to save Huguenot Hall, the former North Oxford Fire Station, before it became the museum.

Earl had a keen interest in the history of Oxford. He was a former member of the Historical Commission in Oxford, and was a key contributor to the publications “Oxford Massachusetts 300 Years 1713-2013” and “Oxford’s Greatest Generation,” honoring veterans who made Oxford their home. In 2014, he was honored by the Oxford Business Association as Citizen of the Year.

Earl was an avid collector, especially of old prints and baseball cards. His hobbies included photography, attending flea markets, and woodworking. He had a great love of music. He attended Woodstock in 1969, and frequently drove friends to rock clubs in Boston using his hearse when he was young.

Calling hours are Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A time of remembrances by family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huguenot Steamer No. 1 Fire Museum, P.O. Box 606, North Oxford, MA 01537.