June 17, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear father, Robert Lloyd Holmes (Bob, Bobby, Homer) at the age of 78.
Beloved son of the late Dixon and Alice Holmes. Loving father of Dan (Judy), Scott (Nicole), and Kathy (Vince). Cherished grandfather of Taylor, Allison, Sarah, Bella, and Hunter. Dear brother of the late Brian Holmes. Bob was the loving husband of Barbara, and although they divorced, they maintained a respectful relationship which speaks to both of their character. Bob will be forever missed by his nephew Steven, his niece Jennifer, extended relatives and many friends.
Homer (as many of you knew him) had a great love and passion for curling, people in the marine industry, Georgian Bay/Parry Sound, but most of all he had tremendous love for his family, and he would do just about anything for them – he was always loyal to them through the good times and the bad. Bob was a competitive person who hated to lose; even in life, near the end of his road, he refused to accept loss. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body and would ‘give the shirt off his back’ in order to help someone who needed it. Bob embraced being the life of the party and absolutely loved to make people laugh. He always did his best to make sure that everyone was included in the fun, and fun was what he lived for! We are at peace knowing that he is in a better place, and take comfort knowing that he is now reunited with Dick, Alice, Brian, and many friends that have passed – there’s definitely some fun being had!
We would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the wonderful staff at Lakeland Long Term Care for the compassion and care that they have provided to our dad and our family. We would also like to thank our fathers’ friends who stuck by him through the recent years that were particularly difficult.
As was Bob’s wish, cremation has taken place.
As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of BOB HOLMES June 17 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Parry-Sound, Province: Ontario