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Robert Holmes Obituary

MILFORD Robert W. Holmes, Sr. of Milford formerly of Dorchester, South Boston and Braintree, August 30, 2008. Son of the late Joseph and Louise (Deardon) Holmes. Beloved father of Charlene and her husband Michael MacDonald of West Palm Beach, FL, Robert Holmes, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Havelock, NC, Gregory Holmes and his wife Janet of Abington, Carolyn Cheney and her husband Henry of Milford and Laurie Jason and her husband Gunnery Sgt. David (USMC) of New Port Richey, FL. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Kelly MacDonald , Julie and Lisa Holmes, Eric, Adam and Ryan Holmes, Erica, Evan and Meryl Cheney and Derek and Alexandra Jason. Great -grandfather of Christian Tofteroo. Brother of Joseph, Walter and Charles Holmes, Rainy Fiasconaro and the late Ruth Ryan, Helen Curtis and Evelyn Holmes . Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Loving companion of Mary Cove. Funeral from The OBrien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., South Boston, Saturday at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Matthew and the Redeemer Church at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. WWII US Army Veteran, Member of VFW South Boston, Post #561, Bethesda Masonic Lodge #30, Braintree. Donations may be made in Robert's memory to The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2008.

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Laurie Jason

September 10, 2008

To all of our family and friends~ Thank you so much for your love and support through such a difficult time for all of us. The outpouring of love was overwhelming! God Bless all of you, and especially God Bless the beautiful soul of the wonderful man we all know as Dad

Charlene MacDonald

September 8, 2008

To all of you who knew my Dad, I thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts, It has truly been a very emotional and stressful time for all. To my family, I thank you for the love and support you gave me through all of this, I love you all.

Stephen Harris

September 6, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. I remember fondly playing golf with Bob And Greg in Stoughton years ago.

My prayers are with you all. Stephen Harris

Beth Hamilton

September 5, 2008

Ca , Howie, Erica, Evan and Meryl,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know you have some great memories from the last few month. We wish we could be with you but know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love.
Beth, Blair, Brian, Matt, Garrett and Luke

Nancy Souder

September 5, 2008

Carolyn, Howie, Erica, Evan and Meryl

We were so sad to hear of Grampy's passing. We know your home will feel empty for a while but your hearts will be filled with special memories of these past months. Kate felt special that Grampy knew who she was when she came over. Our hearts are with all of you.

Nancy, Kate and Mark

Keith Butler

September 5, 2008

Your all in my thoughts. So sorry for your loss.

the keough family keough

September 4, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Carla Shearer

September 4, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Julie's Aunt Carla

September 4, 2008

To: Charlene and her family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Your old friend from Quincy, Ma

Rita Sullivan

PATRICIA BOB LEIGHA ROBERT CASTANEDA

September 4, 2008

TO ALL MY COUSINS, WE LOVED YOUR DAD SO MUCH.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER SWIFTS BEACH,DIGGING QUAHOGS,YOUR DAD MAKING CHOWDER,HEY BOBBY REMEMBER ACE-DUCE.THESE WERE THE BEST MEMORIES.MY DAD LOVED HIS BROTHER SO MUCH ALSO MY MOM. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR US NO MATTER WHAT.WE WILL MISS HIM. WE LOVE YOU UNCLE ROB.

Mike Casey

September 3, 2008

Mr. Holmes,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

John Castle

September 3, 2008

My deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to you & your family. I wish you all the best in this difficult time ----- John

Kathy Gruning

September 3, 2008

Laurie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. We are so sorry for your loss.
All our love,
Kathy(Blake),and Kevin

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