Charles Irwin HOLMES

HOLMES, Charles "Irwin" September 5, 1917 - October 21, 2008 Passed away peacefully to be together always with his best friend and dear wife Amy, who predeceased Irwin on September 27, 2008. At the age of 91, Irwin was a devoted husband to Amy for 67 years. He was a wonderful father to Mary Lou Greenaway, Clara (George) Edwardson, Brenda (David) Simpson and Kenton (Laurie Ann) Holmes. He was a loving Grandfather and will be fondly remembered by Elizabeth (Ryan), Rob (Julie), Kate; Kirk (Vani), Natalie, Leslie (John), Craig (Gunta); Amy (Carl), Jennie; Kaila, Ryan, Sheldon and Meaghan. He will be missed by his twelve great-grandchildren. Irwin is survived by his brother Robert (Helen), sisters-in-law Mary and Von Holmes; brother-in-law Earle (Inez) Adams, and sister-in-law Linda Adams. He was predeceased by his sisters Della, Mina, Dora and Louisa, and brothers Tom, Oliver, Harry, Leslie, Nathaniel, Edwin, and Eldred. Irwin was a cattle dealer, farmer, and owner of Holmes Livestock Exchange. He was a dedicated member of the Winchester Springs United Church. He will be remembered by many nephews, nieces, and friends for his passion for fishing, hunting, and curling. Funeral services are entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Visitation Wednesday, October 29, from 2 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Winchester Springs United Church on Thursday, October 30 at 1 pm, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Winchester Springs United Church would be greatly appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 10/25/2008