Harold Holmes

Harold Holmes of RR#2 Mountain passed away peacefully in Dundas Manor Nursing Home on Thurs., Aug. 16, 2007. He was 90.
He was born on Nov. 25, 1916 to Samuel and Reta (MacIntosh) Holmes, he was the eldest of 11. He was the brother of Audrey, Nelda, Eleanor, Lila, Arnold and Eldon and was predeceased by Roy, Gordon, Elva, and Lee.
He attended the Summers School on Highway 43. On finishing Grade 8 he had to stay home and help on the family farm. On July 15, 1940 he married the former Edith Armstrong and moved to Mountain Township. Together they farmed for many years. In the later years they enjoyed some extensive travelling to Alaska, Western Canada, Eastern Canada and Florida. Their children Ruby, Reta, Arden, Janet, Lester, and Lyman also helped out with farm duties. He was the grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and extended families.
Friends and family paid their respects at the Daniels Funeral Chapels Inc. in Winchester on Sun, Aug 19. The funeral was held in the chapel of the funeral home on Mon., Aug. 20, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville.
For those wishing, donations may be made to Winchester District Memorial Hospital or to a charity of your choice.