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James Roy Holmes 1928-2020

Roy Holmes passed away peacefully on January 3, 2020, at his home in Hemmingford, Quebec. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lila Costello Holmes; his sons, Jim (Carole Kaufman), John (Carol Bujeau), Gerry (Aline Dauphinais) and Joe (Nancy Woolmer); grandchildren, Patrick and Sean Holmes, Jordan and Kayla Holmes, Richard and Johanne Dauphinais, Megan and Christian Holmes; great grandchildren, Donna, Billy and Marilyn Dauphinais; sister-in-law, Catherine Tobin; nephews, Michael (Janet), Patrick (Tamara) Tobin, niece late Mary-Catherine (Floyd Bourne) Tobin, Matthew (Sarah) Copeland, and niece, Elizabeth Holmes.

Roy was pre-deceased by his brothers, John and Stewart and his sister, Geraldine. Born in Sainte-Agnes-de-Dundee to Lawrence Holmes and Mary Rose (Mamie) O’Leary, Roy moved to Hemmingford in 1951. He served Canada loyally as a Canada Customs officer for almost 40 years and was known throughout Huntingdon county as the friendly delivery man for the Little Denmark Flower Shop. Roy will be missed by all, including their loyal cat, Maggie.

A memorial mass for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 11 2020 at St. Romain Catholic Church in Hemmingford at 11:00. The family will be present at the church from 10:00-11:00 to greet well-wishers.

Funeral direction:
Serre & Finnegan
1-800-263-3074
ww.serrefinnegan.com

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Roy Holmes est décédé paisiblement le 3 janvier 2020, dans sa résidence de Hemmingford, Québec. Roy laisse dans le deuil son épouse bien aimée depuis 66 ans, Lila Costello Holmes, ses fils Jim (Carole Kaufman), John (Carol Bujeau), Gerry (Aline Dauphinais) et Joe (Nancy Woolmer), ses petits-enfants Patrick et Sean Holmes, Jordan et Kayla Holmes, Richard et Johanne Dauphinais, Megan et Christian Holme, ses arrière-petits-enfants, Donna, Billy et Marilyn Dauphinais, sa belle-soeur Catherine Tobin, ses neveux Michael (Janet), Patrick (Tamara) Tobin, sa nièce feu  Mary-Catherine (Floyd Bourne) Tobin, Matthew (Sarah) Copeland, et sa nièce Elizabeth Holmes.

Roy est prédécédé par ses frères John et Stewart, également par sa soeur Geraldine. Né à Sainte-Agnes-de-Dundee, fils de Lawrence Holmes et de Mary Rose (Mamie) O’Leary, Roy est devenu résident de  Hemmingford en 1951. Il a servi le Canada en tant qu’officier de Douanes Canada près de 40 ans et il était bien connu dans la ville de Huntingdon comme le sympathique livreur du Fleuriste Little Denmark. Sa présence manquera à tous, incluant sa chatte Maggie.

La famille recevra vos témoignages de sympathie en l’église St-Romain de Hemmingford, le samedi 11 janvier 2020 dès 10h suivis des funérailles à 11h
Direction Funéraire:
Serre & Finnegan
1-800-263-3074
ww.serrefinnegan.com


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Toutes nos condoléances

Mes sympathies à la famille.

Alain Régnier

Toutes nos condoléances

So sorry for your loss. Roy was a wonderful person. Worked with him at Customs. So easy going.
Will be sadly missed.

Michelle McCarron & Mario Tétreault

Toutes nos condoléances

So sorry for your loss. Roy was a wonderful person. Worked with him at Customs. So easy going.
Will be sadly missed.

Michelle McCarron & Mario Tétreault

Toutes nos pensées sont avec vous en ce jour de deuil

C’est avec une très grande tristesse que j’ai appris le déces de Roy.

À vous, Lila, vos enfants ainsi qu’à tous les membres de votre famille, mes plus sincères condoléances.

R. Pierre

Robert Pierre

Toutes nos condoléances

Our deepest sympathies to the Holmes family
I had the chance and honor to work with Roy for many years .Roy was a real pro a great gentleman always
ready to help everyone . You will be missed.

Pierrette Bernard Lebrun

Toutes nos condoléances

Lila & Family.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy.

Heather Amderson

Heather Anderson

Our thoughts are with you in this moment of grief

Dear John,
Canan and I would like to send our condolences to you, Carol, Jordan and Kayla as well as to your entire family in this time of grief Not many words can express our sadness and feelings, but I would like to say that you are in our hearts and thoughts.
We love you!
regards
Canan and marc LaBonte

Marc Labonte

Our thoughts are with you in this moment of grief

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Holmes. May all the happy memories help to carry you through this difficult time.

Donna and David Napper

Toutes nos pensées sont avec vous en ce jour de deuil

My thoughts are with you all, especially Lila, John, Carol, Jordan and Kayla. As a student douanière, I lovedworking with Roy. He was my favorite supervisor; smart, sharp, fair… always a twinkle in those blue eyes.

I hope Charlie (my dad) and Roy get together and reminisce… wherever they are.

Martine Guay

Our thoughts are with you in this moment of grief

Nos sincères sympathies à Lila et à toute la famille.

Jean-Louis and Rita Riel

Our condolences

Sympathies to the Holmes family

Ricky Anderson

Our condolences

Our sincere sympathy to the Holmes Family during these sad and trying times.

Barry Orr & Susan Buchanan

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Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille

Roselyne Taylor

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Deepest sympathy to you Gerry and your family.

Linda and Danny Kyle

Our condolences

Dear John, Carol, Kayla and Jordan,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss and wish you peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Ezgi Unal Celik

Toutes nos condoléances

Our sympathies from the Priest family

Richard Priest

May peace be with you

Sincerest condolences to you Lila and the boys, Jim, John, Gerry & Joey. May you find peace during these trying times.

Roy was a good man.

Dan Patenaude

Nous nous joignons à vous dans l'épreuve qui vous accable

Sympathie a la famille
De André et Ghislaine Dame

André & Ghislaine Dame

Toutes nos condoléances

Mes sincères condoléances à vous madame Holmes, Jim et toute la famille pour la perte de votre mari, de votre père, de votre grand-papa et de votre arrière-grand-papa.

François Lussier

Our condolences

With sympathy to Roy’s family.

Dan & Sharon Mark

Our condolences

Our deepest sympathies to the Holmes family.

Allister and Carol McIntyre

The Angels in Paradise are welcoming

My deepest sympathies to the Holmes family. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Dorothy Cleland

Toutes nos condoléances

Our sympathies from the Priest family

Richard Priest

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Nos sincères condoléances à la famille de Laurent et Francine

Laurent Fortin

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Nos pensées sont avec la famille Holmes. J’ai apprécié d’avoir eu Roy Holmes comme patron et ces nombreux conseils.
My condolences to the family

Gilles Alary

Toutes nos condoléances

My condolances go to Lila, Jim, John, Gerry and Joe, and everyone else.

I remember Roy well as my supervisor when I started as a student at customs oh so many years ago. He was always honest and direct. He inspired confidence and put everyone at ease. I remember a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor. My first impressions of Roy were to last. I worked with him for several years and maintained a friendship through his children afterwards.

Thank you Roy. Rest in Peace.

Peter Jadah

PETER JADAH