On Tuesday, August 10th 2021, Lillian Lydia Holmes, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at the Fogo Island Heath Center surrounded by her family at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
Lillian was predeceased by by her father A.K. Collins, Mother Myrtice Waterman , brother George Collins, sister Elizabeth (Leonard) Mercer, nephew John Mercer, sister-in-law Byril Collins, daughter in law Shannon Holmes.
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband Melvin, children Rick (Tracy), Roger (Melissa), Anne Marie (Alvin), Sonya (Ivan) Stacey (Clary), great grandchildren Josh, Devon, Dylan, DJ, Adrienne, Toni Marie, Carly, Mitchell , Tristin, Summer, Kylie, Alyssa, Kyle, Tommy, Brady, Mark, Andrew, Jack, Charlie, Paige, Abigail, and great grandchildren Nevaeh, brother Laurie (Daphne), sisters Nina (Greg) and Annie (Cecil) . As well as a large circle of family and friends.
Lillian was born March 20th 1950 to A.K. Collins and Myrtice Waterman . Lillian was a loyal member of The Royal Canadian Legion for the past 30 years. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In her younger years she loved to sing and play Guitar. Her presence will be dearly missed but forever remembered.
In keeping with Lillian’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey’s Funeral Home Gander/Carmanville .
Read Less
To plant a memorial tree in honor of Lillian Holmes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian Holmes Tuesday August 10th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Carmanville, Province: T-N