Pittston-Earl David Holt, "Rusty" loving father and grampy, 65, passed away on November 14, 2014, after a courageous year long battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). He was born in Gardiner, Maine on March 4, 1949, the son of Earl Clifford Holt and Alice Scott Holt. He was a life long resident of Pittston, Maine. Rusty graduated from high school and later took classes in welding and carpentry. In 1968, he volunteered for the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Fort Dix in New Jersey and later Fort Eustis in Virginia. He was an avid outdoorsman and, after the military, made his living as a trapper, selling furs to Day's Fur Company in Belgrade, Maine and to Campbell's Fur House in Lincoln County. He was also a "digger," digging worms and clams. Rusty went on to be a self-employed carpenter/builder, until his retirement in the fall of 2013. He took much pride in his work and always wanted it done "the right way" – no shortcuts. Rusty was a "jack of all trades" and never hesitated to take on new and challenging jobs. Rusty loved the outdoors. He spent his free time gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping up North with Nancy by his side. He loved nature and enjoyed watching the wildlife in his back yard. Rusty was predeceased by two brothers, Richard "Dickie" Glidden and Daryl Glidden, as well as two sisters, Grace Gero and Lois Holt. He leaves behind a daughter, Lisa Holt Veregge and her husband Steve, granddaughter Lindsey Leonard and grandson and hunting buddy, Quinn Veregge. A son, Earl David Holt II SSG, Ret. "Buster" and his wife Tammy, two grandsons, Earl "Cole" Holt III and Hunter Holt and a granddaughter, Abby Holt. His best friend and partner in life for over 21 years, Nancy Curran. Her children and his extended family, Randy Pratt and his daughters Kassie and Amanda; Bill Curran and his daughters Madisyn and Mackenzie; Joe Curran and his wife Stacy and their daughters Savannah and Summer; and Jen Dowling and her daughter Jayda. He is also survived by his brothers Dexter Glidden, Ernest Glidden, Joe Holt, Jack Holt and sisters Dottie Courtois, Rena Hinckley, Violet McLaughlin, Elizabeth Holt, Joyce Morse, and several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the MaineGeneral Hospice. Visiting hours will be held at Staple's Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave Gardinerin Gardiner on Tuesday, November 18th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a service to be held at Staples on Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 am. A burial service will immediately follow at the North Pittston Cemetery on Route 126 in Pittston. Visitation 11/18/2014 16:00 18:00:00 Mt Hope Cemetery Winthrop Street Augusta Maine 4330