Jeannie Holmes
1941-2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeannie Holmes announces
her passing which occurred on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of
78, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Johnstone, Scotland
on March 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and
Charlotte (Mills) Smith.
Jeannie was a native of Port Glasgow, Scotland; however she called
Kingston, NB home for her latter 50 years. Jeannie enjoyed spending
time with her many friends, “The Peninsula Pearls”, and in
her early years she volunteered for the Special
Olympics.
Jeannie was dearly loved and will be forever remembered by her
daughters: Catherine Kruining (Bill) and Jennifer Robichaud (Darren);
siblings: Allistair Smith and Maureen MacIntosh; grandchildren:
Stephanie, Jamie, Kaila, Matthew, Nicholas and Ethan; great
grandchildren: Korie, Jude and Calix; as well as several nieces and
nephews. In addition to her parents, Jeannie was predeceased by her
siblings: Henry, Robert, Ian, Billy, Margaret and Rhoda; and beloved
friend Mae.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home
(506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB where visitation will be
held on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 12 to 2 PM with the funeral
service following at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place in the spring
at Kingston United Baptist Cemetery.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of
the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit and Emergency
Department for making Jeannie comfortable and at peace during her
final days. Your kindness and compassion shown towards Jeannie and her
family will not be forgotten.
Donations in memory of Jeannie may be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and
memorial donations may be made through ReidsFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeannie Holmes 19412020..
Death notice for the town of: Hampton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick