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HOLMES, Wallace

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Peacefully at the General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 14, 2004 at the age of 83. Devoted husband and life-partner of the late Margaret. Much loved father of Mary Nebesniuk (Fred), Cathy Chaput (Peter), Alison and Mindy. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Christine (Steve), Matthew, Aaron and Chelsea. Dear brother of Colleen O'Shaughnessy (late Jim) and Doug (Dory). Brother-in-law of Inda Adams (Jim). Proud uncle of David (Madeline), Barbara (Dusty), Jeff (Judy) and Shauna (Kevin) as well as several other nieces and nephews. Devoted "friend" of Max and Balto. Wally befriended all he met and touched many lives. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 from 6-9 pm. Funeral service from St. Luke's Cathedral on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 11 am. The Very. Rev. Garry Dobinson officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Let us be grateful, God, for health serene,
The hope to do a kindly deed each day;
The faith of fellowship, a conscience clean,
The will to worship and the gift to pray;
For all of worth in us, of You a part,
Let us be grateful, God, with humble heart.
Robert Service.
Members of the Masonic Lodge are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday at 6:45 pm for a memorial service for the late Wallace Holmes.