Gary Holmes

My Precious Child-It is so sad to have your dear husband of 25 years leave you. I'm grateful that he is with His Lord, and that his joy is complete. He lived his life of illness without complaint. Debbie--you willingly drove him to his doctors and the hospital, and became quite informed about is health. God will give you the strength to carry on. I wish we could be of help to you. Barbara and Larry

Debra
Life can send you in many different directions. It's the memories that bring you back together. I can only think back at all the good times you and Gary had together. My thoughts are with you and I’m so very sorry for your loss.

Debra – Very sorry to learn of Gary’s passing – our sincere condolences to you and your family. Naoko and I heard this sad news from my mom – she and Gary’s mom have remained good long-distance friends all these years ever since Gary and I were in Cub Scouts together and attending Cohanzie Elementary School. Gary and I were best buddies from 1st grade thru Junior High School after which my family moved out of state and we gradually lost track of each other over the years. We had so many...

This world will not be the same without Gary's sense of humor and giant kind heart. He was so unbelievably kind. And so very, very sweet. I am so happy to say that I was included in just a small part of your life. Thanks for letting me into your adorable, loving and hysterically funny world! Deb, you always made him (and me) laugh--even when he was getting a shot! You are one of the most amazing women I have ever met--so strong--no matter what, you got him to show that gorgeous smile! ...

Gary,I've been living in Maine for almost 6 years and so it has been seven or more since I last saw you. I close my eyes and we're at Waterford High-Mabry's-The Shaboo Inn-racing our "hunks of junks" at the speedbowl- or you lending me your triumph sports car a hundred times or more. I close my eyes again and see a friend who was there for me many many times. Condolences to all
Cares and Prayers.
Steve Mag

Deb,

Gary fought the battle bravely and with dignity and now he is at peace and pain free.It was my pleasure to have met you both and I admired your and Gary's sense of humor through it all.
It is always difficult for those left behind. May you find comfort in the happy memories of the past 25 + years.
May God Bless and keep you both in the cradle of his arms.

Deb, I'm sorry to hear of Gary's passing,Gary was and always will be a great friend to me. I worked with Gary at E.B in Groton. Gary will surely be missed. I miss the early 5:00a.m breakfasts that Bob Vanbibber and I used to go to with Gary before work on the weekends and the dinners at the the Steakloft after work. Take care of yourself Deb may God be with you and watch over Gary.

Deb,
It takes a special person to set aside one's own needs for another, and that you did flawlessly. Through the ups and downs, that life can bring, you stood strong by his side through 25 years of a joyful marriage. You both had the ability to balance each other, when he was weak you were strong and when you were down he was there to lift you up. It's the kind of relationship that people admire, unconditional love. You will always be his loving wife and he will always be your loving...

So sorry to hear of Garys passing. He was my boss at EB/ Shaws Cove. Good memories of working with him... My prayers are with you.