Gordon Matthew Holmes

Gordon Matthew Holmes obituary, Plymouth, MA

Gordon Matthew Holmes

Gordon Holmes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2023.
Gordon Matthew Holmes passed away peacefully in his home on August 9th 2023. Gordon was born in Plymouth Ma on May 7th 1941 to his beloved parents George Holmes and Ruth (Herries) Holmes of Plymouth Ma. and was one of 6 children. He was very close to his family whom were near and very dear to his heart. He graduated in 1960 from Plymouth High School and went on to be a Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Linda (Pearson) Holmes, his 4 daughters Jennifer Bartlett and husband Michael Bartlett,Amy Menjivar and Husband Juan Carlos Menjivar, Amanda Holmes and Sarah Holmes. Also his 4 grandchildren, Gregory, Evan, Hannah and Ally. Gordon was drafted into The Vietnam War September 23rd of 1966 and earned rank of Armor Intelligence Specialist (11D20) of the BlackHorse 11th ACR, serving his country in the Tanks. After his arrival home from war, Gordon worked for the Town of Plymouth untill retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fixing engines of all kinds, spending Saturdays with "The Guys" and using his Kubota at home helping family, friends and neighbors. All services will be private. Gordon and his family have a great appreciation and gratitude to The VA Home Based Primary Care Team of Plymouth and Brockton, also The Cranberry Hospice of Plymouth Ma.

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September 15, 2023

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September 13, 2023

Sarah J. Holmes posted to the memorial.

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Blandin William Karabinos

September 15, 2023

My dear Mrs. Holmes, Jennifer, Amy, Amanda and Sarah; please accept the condolences of the Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Your husband (and father) was a dedicated and courageous warrior, one of us, one of our own. He served honorably in E Troop in the 2nd Squadron in 1966 and 1967 with the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment as the 11th armored cavalry deployed across much of Vietnam. One of the most respected troopers, he was revered as an intrepid leader who inspired bravery and gallantry among the men. Gordon's name will be published in our newsletter, Thunder Run, acknowledged solemnly during the Memorial Service at our annual reunion, this year in Grand Rapids, and enrolled on the scroll of our honored dead. As grateful Americans, we pause and salute a brave man who never ceased to serve his fellow warriors and was willing to sacrifice, and even put his life on the line for his country, his family and his fellow man. Chaplain Bill Karabinos (11th ACVVC).

Sarah J. Holmes

September 13, 2023

I have so many wonderful memories of my father. My absolute favorite ones are of my Dad and I laughing and joking together while going on our daily scratch ticket rides. Dad would get the biggest kick out of me yelling at people because of their horrible driving downtown or on the waterfront. I will always remember his smiling face and uncontrollable laughter. In fact that's the reason why I yelled at the horrible drivers, just to make him smile and laugh

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