Constance “Connie” (Coe) Holsberg

Constance “Connie” (Coe) Holsberg lived her life with fierce determination until her final day on April 13, 2025. Growing up in Dorchester, MA, she was a proud first generation American and an only child raised by her single mother, grandparents and aunt and uncle.

Connie was a strong believer in education and received a nursing degree from Beth Israel Hospital. After earning two bachelor’s degrees, Connie then became a Family Nurse Practitioner and spent most of her career at University of Mass Boston, Student Health Center. She touched so many lives with her medical knowledge, kindness and adventurous spirit. While in nursing school, on a blind date, she met her husband, Joel. Even though she said that she would not give him a second date, he won her over and they had a wonderful life together for almost 60 years until his passing in 2022. Their love for travel took them to many countries, on amazing adventures, and introduced them to wonderful people with whom they enjoyed during their snowbird seasons in Mexico and Florida.

Connie survived multiple cancer diagnosis and lived with Parkinson’s Disease for 13 years. Connie leaves behind two daughters, including Michelle, a son-in-law, and granddaughter.

Graveside services will take place Monday April 21, 2025, at 1:45pm at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.

The family asks that in-lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choosing or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.