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John and Maria Van Lith posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John and Maria van Lith
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Terry Acs lit a candle
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Norma, Brad, Jeff and families,
My thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Roy was definitely a man that once you met, you never forgot him. I am happy, I am one of the lucky ones that had Roy & Norma cheering us on all those years playing ball at the park.
Terry Lynn (Snobelen) Acs
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Charlie Elliott posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2020
My deepest & sincere condolences to you Brad & Susan for the loss of your father. I remember the first time I met your Dad. I was working the summer for Stewart Walker and we transported a building through Thamesville & your Dad had to ensure we were safe to go through the town. He was always a very friendly & kind man!! I am sure he will be missed by all that knew him!!
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Shirley Hawthorne posted a condolence
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Brad and Family
Sending my sympathy to all of you.
Your Dad will be missed and always loved.
He will live on in your hearts forever.
Cherish the many memories that you have of him.
Shirley Hawthorne
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Ted Harrett & Family posted a condolence
Friday, May 1, 2020
Brad and Susan: We're saddened with the news of your father's passing. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you, and may God Bless.
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Bill (Smokey) Charron posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Condolences especially to Brad and his family On this sad time. Thinking of you and many memories we share in the old days.
Bill (Smokey) Charron and Carol
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Lona Goodal posted a condolence
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Norma, Brad and Jeff - I am very saddened to hear of Roy's passing. I have really enjoyed visiting with you at the Village, and to get updated on the neighborhood plus reminisce about it. He lived small town life perfectly - a total commitment - workung, volunteering, participation in church work and sports.He will be greatly missed but he has left us all with great memories to cherish.
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Ken McFadden posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
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Pat Tiffin posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Dear Norma, Brad, Jeff and Families
Sorry for the loss of Roy. He was a icon in our town and a friend of many as posted on line. I missed seeing him the last time I visited at the Village, as he was in the hospital at that time. It is sad to lose someone at this time with all our troubles, hard to have closure. Treasure all your fun memories and you do have many. Hugs Pat and Grant
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Mike Chater lit a candle
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Your father was one of the finest individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. His ability to serve Thamesville in the operation of the Public Utilities was second to none. My deepest condolences to Roy’s family.
Mike Chater
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Michele Zavitz lit a candle
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Norma, Brad, Jeff & family: You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Greg and Peggy Mockler posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Jeff and Nancy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our deepest condolences.
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Carol Thompson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
All my thoughts are with you and your family Norma at this time. You have been added to my prayers.
Tracey Doran Nelson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Jeff, Nancy and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Tracey & Ron Nelson
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Ron and Sharron Newberry uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Ron & Pam Myers posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sending a virtual hug along with our deepest condolences to everyone. Roy was a kind gentleman who will truly be missed.
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Shelley and Glenn James posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Roy's passing. I'm so happy we stopped in to see him last fall and that he was able to be at the Bloom reunion at Mitchell's Bay last summer. The reunion just won't be the same without him. Our sincere condolences Aunt Norma, Brad, Susan, Jeff, Nancy and families.
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Sharron and Ron Newberry posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
We were so sad to hear of Roy’s passing. We had many good chats at the baseball diamond as Roy sat on his famous lawn chair. Ron will cherish the memories of Roy being his first baseball coach and winning the all Ontario Tyke championship. Roy can be assured that Ron will keep his eye on the blue jay pitchers to ensure that they use the corners of the plate. Lol. Roy will be truly missed in our community.
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Dale and Debbie Houston posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
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Julie Faas uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Norma, Brad & Susan, Jeff & Nancy and families, we were very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. We will always remember his infectious smile and quick wit. Dad enjoyed playing hockey with him in the Slo Boys league and we all enjoyed chatting with him around the ball park. Hope you enjoy this picture Dad took of him restoring service to the town during the ice storm. We'll be thinking of you during this sad time. Julie & John, Rob & Sheila and Elaine Klein
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Clayt & Eileen Osborne posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
All our condolences and prayers to the Holmes family at this time.. Roy will be missed by all.. I personally had more respect for Roy than anyone I have ever known.. Sure are going to miss our quick visits at the Village when I was coming or going from Mrs. Hills visits... Our prayers are with you all...
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Brian Buschemeyer posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Condolences from Brian, Lisa, Ava and Anna Buschemeyer. Roy really was Thamesville in my childhood.
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Ruben & Marylise Fabbro posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Mrs Holmes and family.
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of Roy. May your memories give you strength at the difficult time.
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Chris and Max Crawford posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
So sorry to hear. He was such a nice man. Our condolences to all. Max and Chris Crawford
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JARVIS AND JANET COOK posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sorry for your loss.Roy was a good friend and a great guy.Fond memories of his baseball days in Dresden.
Jarv and Janet Cook
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Doug and Colleen Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Brad, Sue and family: you have our sympathy at this sad time. Your father lived a great life, with many accomplishments, leaving many good memories to hold onto.
Sincerely, Doug and Colleen Smith
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Toni and David Buratto posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Dear. Norma, our sincere condolences to you and the family. May the many happy memories of Roy give you comfort at this difficult time.Hugs ,
Toni !David Buratto and Family
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Ron & Helen Law lit a candle
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to Norma & Family . Many memories over the years & with the Fire Department .
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Anne Astles posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
My condolences to Norma and family. So many good memories of our time together at Leisure Days.
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Randy & Claudette McBrayne posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
All current and former Thamesville firefighters today have a heavy heart, constant baseball fan and great friend. Always there with support and sage advice, my condolences go out to Norma, Brad and Susie, Jeff and Nancy and families. God speed to you Chief.
String and Claudette
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Wilda Holmes pledged to donate to Thamesville Fireman's Association
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Norma, Brad & Susan, Jeff & Nancy and families, Thinking of all of you.
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Dennis & Karen Badder pledged to donate to Thamesville Fireman's Association
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Will and Lynn Lapp posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
We were so saddened to hear of Roy's passing. Thamesville has lost one of its finest! He was an icon to many in our community and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
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Dale Bray posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Roy was a man who gave so much of himself to his family and his community. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
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Michael Wicks posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Norma, Brad, Jeff and Families
We were very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He will be missed by many people as he was a kind and caring gentleman. I will miss his visits when he came to Dresden. We played a lot of ball together on and off the field the over the last 70 years.
Roy's quick wit will leave you with many memories that you can treasure for the rest of your lives.
Gerald W Wicks, Dennis and Kelly Wicks and Michael and Lina Wicks
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Nancy and Keith Balmer posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Norma,Brad,Jeff and families. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. Please except our sincere condolences at this time.I have many good memories of Roy. I always appreciated two of our faithful fans ,Roy and Norma,sitting along the right feild line. Thanks again Roy for the valueable pitching instructions I received from you. Keep mixing in that " high hard one" in tight to keep the batter honest.
Nancy and Keith
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Wendla Westerberg posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sending my condolences to the entire Holmes family.
- Wendla and Erica Westerberg.
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Brenda and Stuart Wicks posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Words are not enough to express how sorry we are for your loss.
Brenda and Stuart Wicks
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Loraine Shaw posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to Norma and family at this time of sorrow. May memories of the past serve to console you during these nest few days and weeks. Have missed seeing Roy riding his bicycle around town for some time now.
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Dennis and Sharon Jackson posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
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Harold A. Snary lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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On Behalf of the Dawn Township Historical Society, we wish to express our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Holmes family. May God Comfort you and Give you His Peace and Understanding.
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Bob Squires posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Remember Roy when I was on Dresden-Camden fire dept. R.I.p. old Chief.
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Ross& MaryJane Miller posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Roy was a very nice , kind and pleasant man. When I worked at Fetters many years ago he would always come in with a smile. He will be missed. God bless you all during this difficult time.
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Mark Oliver posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
I am saddened to hear of Roy's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent in his presence; from my childhood experiences on the ball field to working with him at the Thamesville PUC when I was Reeve. Roy always made such a positive impact.
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Marcia Wright lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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So saddened to hear the passing of Uncle Roy. He was always full of life and always interested in what everyone was up to. He never wanted to miss a beat! I'm glad we had a nice visit at the last Bloom reunion and again at Village on the Ridge in the fall. Sending love and thinking of you Aunt Norma, Jeff and Nancy, Brad and Susan and your families. Take care
Marcia and Dan Wright
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Pete & Lisa Provost posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Aunt Norma, Brad & Susan, Jeff & Nancy and families..........we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Roy's passing. We were so glad that he was able to make it to the Bloom Reunion last year at The Bay. He always had something to say that would put a smile on your face. Uncle Roy will be missed by many! Pete & Lisa
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Lou Ann Snobelen posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Roy was one of my parents (Morley and Jean Snobelen) best friends. Condolences to Norma and all of the rest of the family from my brother Albert (who is in Floriday) and my husband Rick and I. He was a good man and we are sad at his passing.
Regards, Lou Ann Snobelen
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Wayne and Brenda Barr posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sending condolences to all the family. Roy played baseball with my Dad Red many moons ago. Roy was a great guy.
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Rob Hart posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 27, 2020
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My deepest sympathies to the Holmes family.
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Sherry Holcombe posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Norma and family so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. (Don and Sherry Holcombe)
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Joanne McDougall lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Heartfelt condolences to the entire family for the loss of “Grandpa Holmes” from the McDougall family in the Yukon.
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Devan posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 27, 2020
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I always loved looking over from the dugout seeing him sitting on his lawn chair down by his house in Thamesville. Thinking of your family during this time.
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Phyllis Warmerdam posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
I knew Roy as a small child. He came to visit us - Norman Burrell's family. He was so nice to me and my sister tells me he gave me a toy sewing machine. I don't remember that but I do remember sewing clothes when I was a child. What a sweet man.
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Tracy Wygiera (Tiffin) lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Norma and family I am so sorry for your loss. May all the many happy memories of life with Roy, help you through this sad time and give you strength and comfort. It's so hard when we can't gather to celebrate a life well lived and share our stories in person. Roy will be missed for he always had a quick line to offer to bring a smile. Hugs!
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George & Betty Segaert lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to your family. He was a wondful friend.
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Lisa Vandermeer lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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I am so sorry for your families loss. I had the pleasure of helping to take care of Roy through Bayshore, for nearly two years. He always had a joke, a story or just some smart alec remark on how I was doing my job. Have missed him intensely these past few months and will forever remember how he influenced me.
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Julie and Dan Shaw posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man who was a joy to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Alf and Marney Nichols posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
We hope that knowing that others care will bring you and all your family comfort at this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you all
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Bill and Sharron Orr posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.
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Brenda posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Norma and family. Sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was such a kind man always made a point of speaking with you. He will be missed terribly. Thoughts and prayers. Al and Brenda (Law) Mifflin
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ALLAN AND JANET CRAEYMEERSCH posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
our condolences to the family in this time of their loss.
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Sandra &Willard Barnes posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dear Norma&family
Our sincere condolences to you.
May your good memories,love & support of family &friends give you comfort .Stewart&June Smith were cousins to Norma,
Sincerely,Sandra & Willard Barnes .
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Gary Hamilton posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to Roy's family. Roy was an icon in Thamesville. I have so many memories. When ever I was at the ball park I never missed walking down the first base line to go over and say hello to Roy who was in his usual spot in his yard watching the game. This wonderful man will be missed by so many.
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Luella Elliott posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Roy.Sending sincere sympathy to all of the Holmes family
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Millie & Wayne Cadotte posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Our condolences to Norma and family. Roy was one of a kind and I always enjoyed talking with him while he sat on front lawn while watching the baseball games at park.
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Tammy Craeymeersch posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sending my sincere condolences to the entire Holmes family. I have many memories or Roy from baseball to the firemen to just the town of Thamesville. Big hugs!
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Ruth Roesch lit a candle
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Roy was such a great customer of mine at Mary's place when I was open my thoughts and prayers are out to you Norma and the family Ruth and Ted Roesch
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Vera Todd-Roberts posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dear Norma and family
Please know that you are held in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. I always appreciated your family's kindness when my parents, Wilbert and Verna Todd and our family moved to Thamesville. Please take care.
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Harvey and Tracy McEachran posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Sorry to hear of Roy passing. Spent a lot of fire dept time with Roy and for work we worked in opposite utilities. We had many jabs back and forth over the years over gas versus hydro. Actually we were both winners as a lot of fun was enjoyed. Norma, Brade and Jeff take pleasure in all your good memories.
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Brad & Susan Smith posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
Our many condolences to Norma, Brad
and Susan, and Jeff and Nancy, and your families.
Our many thoughts of sympathy and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Roy was always a great man, and will be missed sorrowfully.
May your cherished memories help ease your grief. God Bless your family.
RIP ROY "CHIEF" HOLMES.
Brad & Susan Smith (nee Stocking) & Family
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Kaylamaria Pretty posted a condolence
Monday, April 27, 2020
I helped take care.of.Roy at the home and he was always joking and having a great time! He was such a special resident to me. My condolences from my family and from William Foster of Wallaceburg fire.
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The family of Roy Harrison Holmes uploaded a photo
Monday, April 27, 2020
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