Lynda Holmes

Lynda Holmes

Lynda Holmes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2010.
HOLMES, Lynda Evelyn (nee McCauley) Peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday February 5, 2010 at West End Villa at the age of 61. Much loved and cherished mother of Kathryn (David Derousie) and Michael. Dearly loved by her sisters Mary Lou (Donald McLeod) and Elaine (Bill Chi) and brothers Gerry (Sylvia), Tom and Bill (Trish Brighton). Predeceased by her parents Dalton and Mary McCauley (nee Flynn), sister Betty Hankes-Drielsma and her dear friend Cherry. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and Jim Holmes. Lynda's life was enriched by raising her two children, her time as a teacher for the Roman Catholic School Board, working for Nepean Hydro and as an elected Trustee for the Roman Catholic School Board. The family appreciates the care and support of the 5th floor staff at West End Villa and would like to express their thanks for their compassionate care of Lynda. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Ave. (west of Carlingwood) Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday to St. John the Apostle Church, 2340 Baseline Rd. for Mass of Christian Funeral at 2 p.m. Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.

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February 10, 2010

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February 9, 2010

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February 9, 2010

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Ken & Linda Yuen

February 10, 2010

Dear McCauley Family:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marisa Galletta

February 9, 2010

I worked with Lynda at Nepean Hydro. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Alex Fisher

February 9, 2010

Dear Mike,

I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Joanne Dolph

February 8, 2010

Kathryn and Family,

My thoughts are with you at this time.

February 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss. I had worked with Lynda at Nepean Hydro.

Mary Farago-Warren

Marc and Andrea Bouris

February 8, 2010

Dear Mike and Family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Andrea's and mine thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Anne Stankovic

February 8, 2010

Dear Kathryn and Michael,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear mother. I was on the school board with Lynda, from 1989-1992. She was a woman with great principles and strong opinions. She often spoke of her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean-Pierre Riendeau

February 8, 2010

To the Family.

My sincere condolences on the passing on of a Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Friend, Teacher and an all around great Citizen.

Jean-Pierre (JP) Riendeau

Bright Luutu-Kironde

February 8, 2010

Michael:
My condolences to the loss of your mother. May your memories give you strength, and May her Soul Rest in Peace.

Rocque Gameiro

February 8, 2010

Kathryn and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Shannon Lewis

February 8, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

February 8, 2010

Dear Bill and Trish, Erin & Ryan,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Lowell and Margaret Montague

February 8, 2010

Dear Family Members:

I worked with Lynda at Nepean Hydro and have good memories of that time. Please accept my deepest sympaties.

Betty-Anne Wilks

Kathy Hodgins

February 8, 2010

Catherine and Michael

Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Les, Kathy, Chris, Jason & Michael

Sarah and Michael Currie-Fenton

February 8, 2010

Dear Kathryn,

You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Daniel Whissell

February 8, 2010

Mes sympaties a toutes la famille.
Sgt Whissell (Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa)

Jean & Leigh LeBlanc

February 7, 2010

Dear Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Please know we are thinking of you and our door is always open.
Jean & Leigh

Trina Costantini-Powell

February 7, 2010

Dear Mary Lou,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your sister Lynda. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Sincerely, Trina and Rebecca Powell, Doris Costantini

Andrew and Catrina Braid

February 7, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

ivy lafleur

February 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie McCormac(Lafleur)

February 7, 2010

McCauley Family

I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. My prayers are with your family.

David Brigden

February 7, 2010

Gerry

Please accept my deepest sympathy in th death of your sister. I am thinking of you at this difficult moment. Take Care, David

Barb Chapeski

February 7, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy, Mary-Lou in the death of your beloved sister, Linda. My thoughts are with you at this time.

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February 10, 2010

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