PORTLAND - Donny Holder, 46, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. Donny was born in Staten Island, NY on April 27, 1976. He moved to Maine at the age of 6 with his mother Dawn, sister Andrea, and his twin brother, Dallas. Rumford, Mexico, and Dixfield became Donny's stomping grounds throughout his childhood, spending a lot of time at his grandparents, Henry and Dorothy Fontaine's home where family often gathered. During his teenage years, he would make his way to various cities along the East Coast that his father, Dallas, resided in. Although you could take him out of the city, the energy and excitement of the city never left him. Donny was authentic and often the first to introduce the latest hip-hop trends to his Western Maine community. He was a talented rap artist, well known and respected for his music. His 2007 CD, Wicked Syndicate, will be played over and over with love in our hearts for the sweat and tears that went into his songs. Donny was also a skilled mason and an entrepreneur at heart. His charisma and ability to make people laugh was truly a gift to all who knew him. He loved both animals and people of all walks of life, and they loved him. His appreciation for the simple things in life was a blessing in itself, but most of all, Donny was thankful to be blessed with his son, Tyler, who he was very proud of and, along side his brother, Dallas, shared his musical talents with. Donny will be remembered by his loved ones for his many talents, but mostly for his tender heart and for teaching us compassion through his own struggle. He will be missed and forever loved. Donny is survived by his son, Tyler Giambattista; sister, Andrea Holder; brother, Dallas Holder; Tyler's mother, Jennifer Giambattista and brother, Sonny Giambattista; nephews, Denzel Gurney and Lance Fournier; niece, Vivian Fournier; Favorite Uncle Hank Fontaine; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Dawn Fontaine Bolduc; and his father, Dallas Holder Sr.