Shirley C. (Barker) Filip, Passes at 92

Friday, July 09, 2021

Curtis J. Holt's Sons Funeral Directors

Shirley C. (Barker) Filip, 92, of Blackstone, died July 6, 2021, at the Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge. She was the wife of Joseph J. Filip, with whom she married for 67 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Gertrude (Healey) Barker.

Shirley was a graduate of Woonsocket High School. Before becoming a homemaker she worked at McCarthy's for several years. She enjoyed scratch tickets, canasta, trips to Foxwoods, and most of all being with her family.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lydia Taft House, and Compassus Hospice for the phenomenal care they provided.

Besides her husband, Joe, she leaves their children, Gary Filip, Gail Poirier and her husband Bruce, and Tami Lemay all of Blackstone; six grandchildren, Tashia and her husband Jai, Tabatha and her husband Steve, Heidi, Kyle, Joshua, and Samuel; seven great-grandchildren Torri, Laini, Lehvi, Sadia, Harlo, Talula, and Jagger. She was predeceased by her sisters, Arlene, Eleanor, Doris Barker, and her son-in-law Michael Lemay.

Her visitation will be held Monday, July 12, 2021, from 5-7 pm in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St, Woonsocket.

All other services are private.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Shirley C. (Barker) Filip, please visit the floral store.

Curtis J. Holt’s Sons was established in 1930 by Wallace S. Holt. A storefront operation in the North End soon shifted to the family’s home on Rockland Avenue. It was then that the longtime partnership with his brother, Randolph C. Holt had developed. In 1935, a third brother, Howard M. Holt, joined them. In 1943, the present location was purchased. It is the original Victorian mansion of Frederick Harris, of the Harris and Mowry Department Store. Dedicated to serving their community, the primarily protestant firm grew stronger and more firmly embedded in the city’s landscape.

In 1956, Wallace’s son, Howard R. Holt, entered the family business and helped to develop the reputation it still enjoys today. Facing the challenges of social and industrial growth in the area, Howard devoted over 45 years to creating the standards of excellence that transcended the social barriers and elevated the firm to the unique position of leading ecumenical funeral home of Woonsocket.

In 1987, Cynthia Noble joined the firm as an associate and in 1992 purchased the business from the Holt Family. Today, as an independent, owner-operated firm, it appears the transition was seamless.

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Shirley C. (Barker) Filip, Passes at 92

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