Murray C. Holmes

Murray C. Holmes passed away peacefully on Fri., May 18, 2007, surrounded by his family after renewing his vows of 55 years with his wife Peggy.
He was the loving father of Stephen, Nancy (Roger Fawcett), David (Karen), Thomas (Nancy), Mary Jane (Terry Larose), Jo-Anne (Ricky Grisel), Vicki Holmes, and Clarence (Angie). He was the proud grandpa of Carrie, Mindy, Christina, Tiffany, Julie (Taylor), Alyson, Courtney, Matthew, Nathan, and Evan. He is survived by sisters Marguerite Fawcett, and Murla (Ron Timmins). He was a son of the late Clarence and Hannah (Merkley) Holmes. He was predeceased by brothers Thomas, Gerald, Lloyd, Woodrow, Keith, and Reg; and sisters Lulu, Edna, and Mary.
Murray was a dedicated dairy farmer and spent his life operating Holmeshaven Farms with his beloved father and his four sons. He retired to town in 1987, where he spent his remaining years enjoying his friends and neighbours. His love for God and his faith served him well to the very end.
Friends paid their respects at the Winchester Funeral Home on May 20 and 21. The Funeral service was held on May 22 at the Winchester Wesleyan Church with Rev.Thurland Brown officiating, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville.
The pallbearers were Stephen Homes, David Holmes, Thomas Holmes, Matthew Holmes, Nathan Grisel, and Evan Grisel. Serving as honourary pallbearers were Hugh Stewart, Bill Sherwood, Bert Larocque, Bryan Holmes, Barry Holmes, Bruce Holmes, George Holmes, Lyall Holmes, and Paul Berry.
In memoriam donations to the Winchester Wesleyan Church or the Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.